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Earnestly Speaking PodcastLuka Returns To Dallas, Denver In Chaos, and NBA Postseason Storyline Draft With Greg HrinyaEarnest ‘EJ’ Christian is joined by NBA analyst and author Greg Hrinya to discuss Luka Doncic’ epic performance in first game in Dallas since the trade, the Denver Nuggets firing of coach Michael Malone, the latest pro basketball Hall Of Fame inductees, predicting the final playoff picture, and partake in a five round ‘Most Intriguing Postseason Storylines’ draft.📺: WATCH THIS EPISODE Follow Earnest ‘EJ’ Christian on Social Media X: http://twitter.com/ejchristian7 TIK TOKhttp://www.tiktok.com/@earnspeakpod INSTAGRAM:http://instagram.com/earnest_christian FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/e...2025-04-101h 28
The 32 Blueprint - Your Ultimate DAILY NFL Podcast!Jerry Jones’ BIG MISTAKE?! Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Contract Drama Could DESTROY Dallas’ Future!Jerry Jones’ BIG MISTAKE?! Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Contract Drama Could DESTROY Dallas’ Future!Is Jerry Jones about to tank the Dallas Cowboys’ dynasty? In this explosive episode, we dive deep into the escalating Micah Parsons contract drama that’s shaking the NFL world. The Cowboys’ star linebacker is on the verge of a record-breaking $175 million deal, but Jones’ wild decision to bypass Parsons’ agent, David Mulugheta, and negotiate directly with the player might be the business blunder that costs Dallas EVERYTHING. Could this fracture team harmony, blow up the salary cap, and even spark a blockbuster trade? Buckle up—this is the NFL dr...2025-04-0235 min
Texas HS Football Podcast with Taylor ArenzEpisode 98: Dallas Christian Head Football Coach Mike WheelerSend us a textWelcome to the Texas HS Football Podcast! This week host Taylor Arenz talks to a true Texas high school football legend Dallas Christian Head Coach Mike Wheeler. For 33 years, Coach Wheeler has led the Chargers, turning Dallas Christian into a TAPPS powerhouse. This past season, he guided his team to their fourth consecutive TAPPS Division III state championship, cementing his incredible legacy.In this episode, Taylor and Coach Wheeler dive into his journey, the secrets to sustained success, and how he’s built a championship culture that stands the tes...2025-02-2124 min
The Christian Post DailyTrump Endorses Mike Johnson for House Speaker, Miracle During Mississippi Tornado, Dallas Jenkins on Jordan Peterson PodcastTop headlines for Tuesday, December 31, 2024In this episode, we discuss President-elect Donald Trump's endorsement of House Speaker Mike Johnson in a move to unify the Republican Party. Then, we take a moment to remember a beloved youth pastor from Queensland, Australia, whose life was tragically cut short by a shark attack while spearfishing. Lastly, we explore an emotional conversation between The Chosen creator Dallas Jenkins and psychologist Jordan Peterson, highlighting the powerful impact of sharing the Gospel and personal beliefs.Subscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercast⠀Fo...2024-12-3107 min
The River Morning Show Weekly Podcast**BONUS EPISODE** DALLAS JENKINS INTERVIEW | The Best Christmas Pageant EverWe got to chat with Dallas Jenkins, an American film and television director, writer, and producer. He is best known as the creator, director, co-writer, and executive producer of The Chosen, the first multi-season series about the life of Jesus of Nazareth. Jenkins' career is focused on Christian media.What happens when a cherished holiday tale meets the silver screen? Join us for a captivating exploration of the adaptation of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" with the acclaimed director Dallas Jenkins. Dallas, known for his work on "The Chosen," opens up about the formidable task of bringing...2024-11-1513 min
Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian KidsCreative storytelling in parenting with Dallas JenkinsI couldn’t wait to have a chat with the founder, producer and director of The Chosen, Dallas Jenkins. Although that’s super cool - I also wanted it to be practical for us as parents. He was fantastic!My kids are very visual learners and I am sure many of your children are as well, so I wanted to hear his thoughts on creative storytelling. Some kids cannot read the Bible and get what they need right away. They don’t understand the context around the stories. Dallas is a master at providing contex...2024-10-2431 min
The Dallas Willard Podcast01. Taking on the Mind of Christ (2003) - Dallas WillardFollowing Christ: Taking on the Mind of Christ January 1, 2003"The Following Christ conference was an annual event hosted by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Dallas had the honor of speaking at the closing session of the conference that took place in Atlanta, GA, December 28, 2002 - January 1, 2003. He painted a beautiful picture of what it means to follow Christ, urging believers to embrace the mind of Christ as outlined in Philippians 2. Philippians 2:1-8 Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fel...2024-08-2656 min
The Christian Post DailyBiden Drops Out of Presidential Race, First Baptist Dallas Severely Damaged by Fire, UN Rules on Israeli SettlementsCLICK HERE to get FREE ACTIVATION on PATRIOT MOBILE with offer code CHRISTIANPOST or call (817) 286-4773Top headlines for Monday, July 22, 2024In this episode, we discuss President Joe Biden’s surprising decision to not seek reelection, explore the impact of a devastating fire at the historic First Baptist Dallas in Texas, analyze the International Court of Justice’s ruling on Israel’s occupation and settlements, and delve into a groundbreaking archaeological discovery that uncovers an ancient Christian community in the Arabian Gulf. Subscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOverc...2024-07-2207 min
Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of DallasAre Unitarian Universalists Christian? | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 009In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald answers one of our most commonly asked questions: Are Unitarian Universalists Christian? - Welcome to episode 9 of Tiny Pulpit Talks! - A brief history of Christianity - Are we Christian? - Practicing the religion of Jesus - Is our church more Christian-based than other UU churches? - The Cathedral of the World - Why do we celebrate Christmas, Maundy Thursday, and Easter? - Subscribe to the podcast and send us your questions! Tiny Pulpit Talks is a podcast series from First Unitarian Church of Dallas that takes a behind-the-scenes...2024-06-1210 min
First Christian Church of Brazil Indiana SermonsFCC Talk: Dallas Jenkins speaks about the LDS influence on 'The Chosen'Welcome to another insightful episode of FCC Talk! Join us as we delve into crucial topics surrounding the influence of religion on culture and recent controversial statements by Kanye West regarding Jesus. In this episode, Dallas Jenkins, creator of 'The Chosen', sheds light on the influence of the Latter-day Saints (LDS) on the popular series. Our guests, Jon Rhoades, Children and Family Minister, and CJ Muston, Student Minister, offer profound insights and thoughtful discussions on these pressing matters.We explore the findings that the majority of Americans perceive a decline in religion's influence in public life and...2024-03-2229 min
Quick StartDallas Jenkins Brandon Lake INTERVIEW, Speaker Johnson Offers Blunt Response to James Carville's Anti-Christian Comments, FSU Star QB FaithOn today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Speaker Johnson Offers Blunt Response to James Carville's Anti-Christian Comments, FSU Star QB Faith After Injury MAIN THING: Dallas Jenkins Brandon Lake INTERVIEW LAST THING: James 1 SHOW LINKS: LINK to full interview with Dallas Jenkins and Brandon Lake CBN News https://www2.cbn.com/news Faithwire https://www.faithwire.com/ CBN News YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonline Email us! QuickStartPodcast@cbn.org2023-12-0621 min
DCC Leadership PodcastOur Calling: Episode 13 (DCC Alum Matt Cook '97)We continue in "Our Calling" series by hearing from 1997 DCC alum Matt Cook. Matt and his wife, Dana Harper Cook '96, have been serving at the First Christian Church in Canadian, Texas, since 2003. Matt reminds us that, "God's going to get done what God's going to get done" as we he walks us through the process of returning back to school to finish his degree following a period of wandering. If you are struggling with how God can use you for ministry, Matt shares his personal journey with feeling like, "I'm not really made for this, but I knew...2023-08-2126 minDCC Leadership PodcastOur Calling: Episode 12 (DCC Alum Dr. Brad Pembleton '99)In this episode of the "Our Calling" series, we hear from 1999 DCC alum Brad Pembleton. Brad graduated from DCC with a Bachelor of Arts in Bible, earned his Master of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary, and recently completed his DMin in Leadership and Spiritual Formation from Portland Seminary at George Fox University. Brad shares his call into ministry at the age of 17 and walks us through how God brought him to his current role at Crossbridge Christian Church in Houston, Texas. Brad explains that one's calling is more than a position—it is an invitation to partner wi...2023-08-0719 minDCC Leadership PodcastOur Calling: Episode 11 (Student Life and Engagement)In this episode of the "Our Calling" series, DCC's Director of Student Life and Engagement, Mariana Galanos, shares her passion for connecting with students and fostering a sense of belonging. Mariana is one of DCC's newest staff members and brings a unique perspective as one who left her home of Venezuela to come to the US to study ministry. You will be challenged to look at your own calling as Mariana shares the foundations of her calling to ministry and Christian higher education. 2023-07-1721 min
Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 262 - No Ferreira, No Problem As Dallas Wins 2-0Episode 262 - No Ferreira, No Problem As Dallas Wins 2-0LAFC looked to get back on the right side of things as they head to take on a Dallas club decimated by injuries and international duty. After a perplexing loss to Vancouver, this couldn't have been a better time to take on Dallas... right?Wrong. Despite missing Jesus Ferreira, Paul Arriola, Obrian, and others, Dallas took over the second half (after Chiellini and Tillman came off), kept LAFC at bay, and walked out of the sweltering humidity of Frisco with a 2-0 win. 7 l...2023-07-021h 11DCC Leadership PodcastRebroadcast: Our God is Always Working Upstream (Dr. Mark Hahlen/Mr. Mark Worley)In this rebroadcast of our Memorial Day episode from 2021, Dr. Mark Hahlen, Chair of DCC's Bible Department, looks at the events of July,1944 that changed the course of the war in the Pacific and directly impacted the life of DCC's founder and first President, Vernon Newland. As we mark our 100th episode of the DCC Leadership Podcast and the College's 73 years of influence, Mark Hahlen and Mark Worley remind our listeners that God is always at work upstream and orchestrating events that may impact our lives and the lives of others in ways that we can't even begin to...2023-05-2924 minDCC Leadership PodcastOur Calling: Episode 10 (Athletics)Dallas Christian College has experienced a significant period of growth in the area of athletics over the past 10 years. In this episode of the "Our Calling" series, DCC's Director of Athletics, Gregg Mucerino, shares how his perspective has changed over the years to "eternal Kingdom significance" as he has worked to build athletic programs for various institutions. You will hear Coach Mucerino's heart for "the stuff that matters" as he reminds us all that the most important responsibility as a Christian leader is to keep "first things first." 2023-05-1519 minDCC Leadership PodcastOur Calling: Episode 7 (DCC Academics)In this episode of "Our Calling," Dr. Christopher Davis, Vice-President of Academics at DCC, shares his passion for Christian higher education as well as his vision for the future of Dallas Christian College. Dr. Davis brings a unique mix of experiences with more than 30 years of work in traditional/non-traditional and undergraduate/graduate academic settings. An expert on Pauline theology, Dr. Davis' emphasis on "faith that seeks understanding" as well as his vision for a church without division makes him the right person to lead DCC's academic programs at this unique moment in history.2023-04-0319 minDefenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 238 - Denis Does Dallas!LAFC definitely didn't make it easy against Dallas, but three points is three points, and the Black and Gold collected all three in their 2-1 win against a 10-man Dallas squad. LAFC almost had two goals in the first three minutes, but had to settle for being up 1-0 courtesy of Timothy Tillman in the 3rd minute. After a Dallas goal was ruled offside and Giorgio lost his shin guard for the first time, LAFC gained a man advantage courtesy of an Emmanuel Twumasi blow to the neck of Sergi Palencia. After a relatively improbable tu...2023-03-2658 minDCC Leadership PodcastOur Calling: Episode 6 (Online Education)If you've ever wondered if the Gospel and technology can work together, DCC's Associate Academic Dean, Mr. Bruce Long, provides the answer to this question. In this episode of the "Our Calling" series, Dean Long shares his clear calling into full-time Christian service and then describes how God was working upstream to provide an even clearer calling to ministry and vocation. You will be challenged to look at "Jesus and Technology" in a whole new way as Bruce Long explains why online education is crucial in today's world of education. 2023-03-2019 minDCC Leadership PodcastOur Calling: Episode 4 (Humanities)In this episode of the "Our Calling" series, the Chair of DCC's Arts & Sciences Department, Dr. Mark Fish, shares his calling into ministry and higher education and how that calling has impacted his current role at the College. Dr. Fish has been on staff at DCC since 2000 and has a passion for mentoring, discipleship and holistic education. Dr. Fish articulates well the importance of Christian worldview and how the DCC humanities program reinforces that priority.2023-02-2018 minDCC Leadership PodcastOur Calling: Episode 3 (DCC's Vision)In this episode of the "Our Calling" series, we hear from DCC's President, Dr. Brian Smith. Entering his ninth year as the College's President, Dr. Smith shares his passion for Christian higher education and the vision he has of accomplishing the Great Commission by taking the gospel to all nations. You will be inspired and encouraged as President Smith articulates DCC's mission and how he sees it fitting into the greater plan of God's Kingdom. References: www.theicom.org (November 15-19, 2023)2023-02-0821 minDCC Leadership PodcastOur Calling: Episode 2 (Worship Arts)In this episode of the "Our Calling" series, the DCC Worship Arts Program Director, Scott Spies, shares his personal calling into ministry and his journey as a worshiper. That journey ultimately led to a career of educating and mentoring men and women called into worship ministry. Mr. Spies has been connected with Dallas Christian College since 1987 and has served in several different roles, including his current role as Director of Advancement. His real passion, however, is for worship which you will discover as you hear him talk about DCC's Worship Arts program.2023-01-3019 minDCC Leadership PodcastOur Calling: Episode 1 (Practical Ministries)Dallas Christian College seeks to educate and mentor students to be people of influence, engaging in their calling to the work of Christ in the church and in the world. Each of our academic programs is led by a chair that leads students in this mission. In this first episode of our new podcast series, Dr. Eddy Sanders (Chair of the Practical Ministries Department) shares about his calling into ministry, his passion for educating and mentoring students, and the distinctives of the Practical Ministries program here at DCC. 2023-01-1618 min
Rooted In ChristYou Are Not a Christian Just Because You Go to Church | The Rooted in Christ Podcast 006 with Former NFL Player Wade ManningCheck Out Redwood Christian Ministries: https://linktr.ee/redwoodchristianministries Wade Manning is a a former NFL wide receiver who made the Dallas Cowboys roster as a free agent. Along his path, he learned valuable lessons from NFL legends like Jim Brown, Tom Landry, and Roger Staubach. Today, he is retired, but still giving back to the NFL community by fighting for better care for retired NFL alumni.Just before Wade's rookie season, he was moved by a sermon he heard in Dallas. This one day had him questioning his f...2022-09-261h 37
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Many of us deeply struggle with condemnation and being hard on ourself. I was so touched this week when John Ortberg talked on...2022-06-1422 minDCC Leadership PodcastWhere Are They Now?: DCC Alum Robert Courtney '10On this Memorial Day holiday, we return to our "Where Are They Now?" podcast series highlighting the ministries of DCC alumni. 2010 graduate Robert Courtney shares his journey of walking by faith and letting God direct his next steps. Rob currently serves as the Director of International Relations at the Morning Glory Christian Academy in San Raymundo, Guatemala. Facilitating this discussion is DCC Registrar and alumna, Crystal Laidacker. In this episode, we are reminded that being teachable, flexible and adaptable allows God to move us into areas of ministry and influence we may have never dreamed of or thought possible.2022-05-3020 minDCC Leadership PodcastServe Like the King: Episode 9The writer of Proverbs states, "Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall" (Prov. 16:18 NLT). C. S. Lewis writes in Mere Christianity that, "According to Christian teachers, the essential vice, the utmost evil, is Pride. . . Pride leads to every other vice." In this final episode of the "Serve Like the King" series, DCC's Student Success Coach, Ms. Lorice Perry, looks at Samuel's confrontation with King Saul in 1 Samuel 15 and reminds all of us in leadership that disobedience to God leads to destruction. Humility is what Christ modeled for us and is the way we should interact with others...2022-05-0223 min
The Caffeinated ChristianChristians in a Cancel Culture: with special guest Joe DallasSend us a textToday the guys are talking with Joe Dallas about his new book Christians in a Cancel Culture. Joe Dallas is an author, conference speaker, and ordained pastoral counselor. He directs a Biblical counseling ministry for those dealing with sexual and relational problems. He is the author of the daily blog Joe Dallas Online and a contributing writer for The Christian Research Journal, and his articles have appeared in Christianity Today,(cover story June 1993) The Journal of Christian Healing, and The Southern California Christian Times. His work has been featured in The Los An...2022-02-1955 minDCC Leadership PodcastServe Like the King: Episode 1Leadership remains a popular topic across culture and organizations. Christian speaking and writing on this topic are unending and yet, it often seems we are unable to figure leadership out. The leadership struggle continues. A step in the right direction starts with God as King. In this first Episode of the "Serve Like the King" series, Dr. Eddy Sanders shares his insights into biblical leadership from 1 Samuel 8.Referenced in this Episode: Old Testament Theology Vol. 3 by John Goldingay.2022-01-0317 minDCC Leadership PodcastFive Gifts of Advent: PeaceDo you feel anxious about the season we are in right now? Do the events of the world weigh you down? In this episode of the DCC Leadership Podcast, Dr. Eddy Sanders, Chair of the Practical Ministries Department, begins our Advent series by focusing on the peace that Christ's coming brings to us who call ourselves Christian. You will be encouraged and comforted as we focus on the true meaning of the Christmas season and celebrate the One who "himself is our peace" (Ephesians 2:14). Over the next five weeks we will examine the dominant themes of the Christmas season...2021-11-2918 minDCC Leadership PodcastChristian Worldview: NOW is the time!As the DCC Leadership Podcast begins its second year of broadcasting, we revisit the topic of our very first episode that aired over a year ago: the importance of a Christian worldview in today's society. DCC President Dr. Brian Smith and Vice-President for Institutional Advancement Mark Worley discuss the critical need for the College and its mission of educating and mentoring workers for the harvest field. In addition, we introduce our listeners to our NOW Capital Campaign focused on student scholarships and facilities upgrades. Now, more than any other time in history, Dallas Christian College is positioned to make...2021-11-1527 minDCC Leadership PodcastLiterature and Christianity: A Conversation with Dr. Cara SnyderIn this episode of the DCC Leadership Podcast, Professor Emerita Dr. Cara Snyder shares from her 50 years of teaching English literature. She reminds us that reading classical literature through a "Christian eye" will help us better understand how the lost world is thinking and develop a heart of compassion for those God has put in our path. Mark Worley, the Voice of the DCC Leadership Podcast, shares as well that the Apostle Paul's sermon at the Areopagus in Acts 17 draws from secular literature familiar to his listeners in Athens. You will be encouraged to pick up a book and...2021-11-0824 minDCC Leadership PodcastCelebrating 50 Years of Service: Dr. Cara SnyderAs the DCC Leadership Podcast celebrates one year of broadcasting, we have invited Dr. Cara Snyder, Professor Emerita, to share about her 50 years of teaching at Dallas Christian College. Dr. Snyder shares the impact students and colleagues have had on her during her esteemed tenure and reminds us of the importance of finding joy in the simple pleasures of life: "Every day should have a highlight!" You will be inspired and encouraged as Dr. Snyder emphasizes the importance of Christian higher education for today's world. This Podcast is sponsored by Dallas Christian College. To learn...2021-11-0123 minDCC Leadership PodcastMinistering to the soulThis week marks the 52nd episode of the DCC Leadership Podcast. Over the past year, more than 2,000 downloads have taken place from the various platforms that the Podcast is available (DCC's website, Apple, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Castbox, Amazon, Google, etc.). In this episode of the DCC Leadership Podcast, Dr. Eddy Sanders, Chair of the Practical Ministries Department at Dallas Christian College, shares about his recent deployment and the importance of ministering to the soul of our military members as a Military Chaplain.Thank you for listening to the DCC Leadership Podcast. We look forward to a...2021-10-2521 minDCC Leadership PodcastWhere Are They Now?: DCC Alum Jean-Claude St. Juste ('00)Do you ever wonder what your life would be like if you had made different choices years ago? What if you had missed out on the "divine appointments" that were orchestrated during your early years? DCC Alum Jean-Claude St. Juste (2000) shares his story about how God was at work upstream in his life to bring him to where he is today. You will be inspired as Jean-Claude explains what it was like growing up in Haiti and watching God move in miraculous ways to get him to Dallas Christian College.This Podcast is sponsored by Dallas...2021-10-1824 minDCC Leadership PodcastWhere Are They Now?: DCC Alumni Sheldon '02 and Keri Jefferson '99As the College prepares to celebrate Homecoming this coming weekend, we interview 2002 Alum Sheldon Jefferson and his wife, Keri (McWhirter) Jefferson, who graduated in 1999. While both are teaching in the public school system in Spring, TX, their journey to where they are now has taught them a lot of lessons along the way. You will be encouraged and inspired to hear how God used Dallas Christian College, their time in Mexico, and their ministry in the local church to help them to see others as Jesus sees them. REMINDER: You can register for DCC's Homecoming Celebration by g...2021-10-1127 minDCC Leadership PodcastWhere Are They Now?: DCC Alum Louie Murillo '00Do you ever feel as if you're running away from something or a situation rather than to a divine calling that God has put on your life? We have probably all experienced the tension of understanding God's will for our life in the here and now, whether things are going poorly or well. In this episode, 2000 DCC Alum Louie Murillo shares his journey as a DCC student, Student Minister, Family Life Pastor and ultimately an Owner/Operator for Chick-Fil-A. You will be inspired and encouraged as Louie describes how God has used every situation in his life to prepare...2021-10-0423 minDCC Leadership PodcastWhere Are They Now? - The History of Dallas Christian CollegeIn this episode of the DCC Leadership Podcast, Dr. Mark Fish (Professor of History and Arts & Sciences Department Chair) continues his discussion of historical events that influenced the founding of Dallas Christian College on September 12, 1950. Our current podcast series has focused on the ministries of DCC alumni by answering the question, "Where are they now?" This episode helps our listeners understand the importance of DCC in educating our alumni as well as validating the College's significant role in Christian higher education. Now, more than ever, our society needs institutions that teach from a biblical worldview.This Podcast...2021-09-2725 minDCC Leadership PodcastRestoration Movement History Overview: Dr. Mark FishDallas Christian College was founded in 1950 as a Bible college in Texas to train leaders for Christian ministry in the tradition of the Restoration Movement (Stone-Campbell Movement). As part of DCC's Homecoming celebration, Dr. Mark Fish (Professor of History and Arts & Sciences Department Chair) looks at historical events that impacted the founding of DCC as well as important aspects of the Restoration Movement that many of us may not be that familiar with. You will find Dr. Fish's research extremely relevant as the College continues to emphasize the need for Christian higher education and the importance of Christian worldview. 2021-09-2025 minDCC Leadership PodcastWhere Are They Now?: DCC Alum Bruce Dicus '92The writer of Proverbs says, "People may make plans in their minds, but only the LORD can make them come true" (Prov. 16:1 NCV). How do you respond when God changes your plans and places a calling on your life? In this episode of the DCC Leadership Podcast, 1992 Alum Bruce Dicus shares how God's call to go into vocational ministry impacted his decision to attend college and how that decision has given him opportunities to serve in God's Kingdom over the past 30 years. This podcast will encourage anyone who is wrestling with decisions about their future plans.This...2021-09-1324 minDCC Leadership PodcastWhere Are They Now?: David Sosa '19 and Tyese Little '10In this episode of the DCC Leadership Podcast, 2019 Alum David Sosa and 2010 Alumna Tyese Little share about their experiences on a 2018 Kingdom Week Mission Trip to Amman, Jordan. This episode is particularly relevant to what we are seeing take place right now with the refugees trying to leave Afghanistan. Along with Mark Worley (DCC's Vice-President for Institutional Advancement), David and Tyese will challenge us all to think about "What would I be willing to sacrifice for my faith?" as they recall emotional and heart-wrenching stories from their trip three years ago.This Podcast is sponsored by ...2021-09-0624 minDCC Leadership PodcastWhere Are They Now?: DCC Alum Malik McKenzie '17In this episode of the DCC Leadership Podcast, 2017 Alum Malik McKenzie shares about his experience as a DCC student and how that prepared him for his current role as the Preteen Pastor at Compass Christian Church (Colleyville, TX). Malik shares his unique experience of having grown up at Compass, having interned at Compass, and now serving in full-time ministry at his home church. You will be challenged and inspired as you hear how Malik was mentored and encouraged as a student and how that has influenced his ministry to preteens.This Podcast is sponsored by Dallas...2021-08-3022 min
Hank Unplugged: Essential Christian ConversationsChristians in a Cancel Culture with Joe DallasJoe Dallas rightly dubs cancel culture a spreading madness–a virus of twisted thinking. Belief in the normalcy of the male-female sexual union is viewed as homophobic, the immutable nature of our assigned sex, transphobic, and the value of the unborn, misogynistic. The dam has burst, submerging basic Christian morality and ethics.Joe Dallas joins Hank Hanegraaff to discuss his new book, Christians in a Cancel Culture, in which he uses his decades of wisdom as a counselor to guide Christians on how to have difficult discussions on issues such as abortion, homosexuality, race and transgenderism by using bi...2021-08-261h 44DCC Leadership PodcastWhere Are They Now?: DCC Alumna Crystal Laidacker '82 and '96As we prepare for DCC's in-person Homecoming celebration on October 15th-16th, we are highlighting the varied ministries of several DCC alumni. In this episode of "Where Are They Now?" DCC alumna Crystal Laidacker talks about her unique experience of having graduated twice from the College (receiving an associate's and a bachelor's degree) as well as the journey of discovering her calling. For those of you wrestling with the idea of calling versus profession, this podcast is one you won't want to miss! This Podcast is sponsored by Dallas Christian College. To learn more about...2021-08-2324 minDCC Leadership PodcastWhere Are They Now?: DCC Alumni Jared Milam '10 and Kelly (Schuetz) Milam '10As we prepare for DCC's in-person Homecoming celebration in October (15th-16th), we are spending some time highlighting the ministries of DCC alumni. In this premier episode of "Where Are They Now?" DCC alum Jared Milam shares the experience he and his wife Kelly have had with apartment church planting. You will be challenged and inspired to hear about the organization Jared and Kelly are working with that places missionaries in apartment communities.This Podcast is sponsored by Dallas Christian College. To learn more about DCC, please visit www.dallas.edu2021-08-1626 minDCC Leadership PodcastSpending Time with the Text: The Christ Hymns (Philippians 2:6-11)Have you ever wondered how the earliest Christians worshiped as they gathered to remember Christ? While we have a few New Testament texts that describe what those early Christians did as they came together, we don't know much about what they sang, if they did at all. We do have several texts that scholars refer to as "Christ hymns" (Philippians 2:6-11, Colossians 1:15-20, John 1:1-14, Hebrews 1:1-4), but we have no proof that these hymns were sung in a church worship service. In today's episode, Dr. Corey Auen (Professor of Worship Arts) shares his insight into these Christ hymns...2021-08-0925 minDCC Leadership PodcastWorship as Formative: A Conversation with Dr. Dinelle FranklandHow do our Sunday morning worship rituals impact the rest of our week? What elements of the corporate worship gathering are transformative and how do they work to transform us? Are we living in an era where Christians are seeking deeper worship practices, and if so, how does the contemporary evangelical church address this desire? Former DCC Professor of Worship, Dr. Dinelle Frankland, looks at these and other current worship topics as she discusses the transformative nature of corporate worship. Dr. Frankland currently serves as the Academic Dean for the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies and has...2021-08-0224 minDCC Leadership PodcastSpending Time with the Text: Steps for Restoration (Galatians 6:1-6)How do you respond when you fail to live like Christ? How do you react when others stumble and fall who are around you? In this episode of "Spending Time with the Text," DCC faculty member Dr. David White offers four steps for restoring ourselves or someone else when we stumble and fall (not if!). Dr. White focuses on one of the many New Testament "one another" passages and offers practical suggestions for biblical restoration. This Podcast is sponsored by Dallas Christian College. To learn more about DCC, please visit www.dallas.edu2021-07-2624 minDCC Leadership PodcastSpending Time with the Text: Biblical Eldership Part 2 (Acts 20)In this continuation of last week's discussion on biblical eldership, Dr. Mark Hahlen and Mr. Mark Worley look at the role of shepherding the flock as a dynamic function that ultimately serves the Kingdom of God. We currently live in a society where leadership roles are often used to advance personal agendas. Dr. Hahlen and Mr. Worley serve as elders in their churches and both have years of wisdom and experience with humble and God-focused servant leadership. Their insights will challenge all of us to be the type of leaders that put the needs of others first before our...2021-07-1925 minDCC Leadership PodcastSpending Time with the Text: Biblical Eldership (1 Peter 5)In this episode of "Spending Time with the Text," Dr. Mark Hahlen, Chair of the DCC Bible Department, and Mr. Mark Worley, Vice-President of Institutional Advancement, discuss biblical eldership and what that looks like according to Scripture. Dr. Hahlen and Mr. Worley currently serve as elders in their respective churches, so they are able to share not only from a scholarly viewpoint but from practical experience as well. Their discussion centers on the key passages used in the New Testament to describe elders, pastors, overseers, and shepherds. This Podcast is sponsored by Dallas Christian College. T...2021-07-1224 minDCC Leadership PodcastSpending Time with the Text: John 9 and the Healing of the Man Born BlindIn this episode we revisit the series "Spending Time with the Text" as Dr. Mark Hahlen, Chair of the DCC Bible Department, shares his insights into John's account of the man born blind. Dr. Hahlen discusses the significance of physical blindness and spiritual blindness and brings in Isaiah's use of blindness imagery to help illustrate his points. You will find this episode particularly relevant to our world that more times than not seems to be "walking in darkness" (Isaiah 9:2 NIV). This Podcast is sponsored by Dallas Christian College. To learn more about DCC, please visit...2021-07-0525 minDCC Leadership PodcastServant Leadership: A Conversation with Coach Tyese LittleContinuing in our series of meeting the DCC coaches, head women's volleyball coach Tyese Little shares how mentors gave her a second chance and God worked in her life as a student and employee of Dallas Christian College. Balancing the roles of mother, wife, admissions counselor, resident director, and coach gives Tyese a unique view of what it takes to develop servant leaders. If you want to be encouraged and challenged in your Christian walk, this podcast is exactly what you need to hear!This Podcast is sponsored by Dallas Christian College. To learn more...2021-06-2825 minDCC Leadership Podcast"The First Seat is Always Open" - Impacting the Lives of Student AthletesDCC Women's Basketball Coach, Larry Tidwell, uses this quote from the Gladiators film in all his coaching pep talks: "What we do in life echoes in eternity." In this episode of the DCC Leadership Podcast, Coach Tidwell shares wisdom and experience from his 45+ years of coaching and developing student athletes. You will want to hear his explanation for why "the first seat is always open" on his bench as well as his challenging "both-feet-in theory."This Podcast is sponsored by Dallas Christian College. To learn more about DCC, please visit www.dallas.edu2021-06-2125 minDCC Leadership PodcastOnline Ministry and the Church After COVID-19 (Part 2)In this continuation of last week's podcast, Chris Gabbard (Online Campus Pastor at Compass Christian Church Colleyville, TX) and Joseph Payne (Online Production Director at Compass) offer practical suggestions for making your church's online ministry a thriving part of your discipleship process. Chris and Joseph share stories of how God has worked through Compass' online ministry to bring about life transformation and encourage us to look at ways to incorporate the online community into our weekly gatherings.This Podcast is sponsored by Dallas Christian College. To learn more about DCC, please visit www.dallas.edu2021-06-1423 minDCC Leadership PodcastOnline Ministry and the Church After COVID-19 (Part 1)Last summer Dallas Christian College hosted two webinars titled "The Church After COVID-19." At that time our panelists shared their ideas and suggestions for the future and what they thought the local church would look like once the pandemic subsided. In this follow-up to those webinars, two DCC alumni on the staff at Compass Christian Church in Colleyville, Texas, share their expertise in livestreaming and online ministry. Chris Gabbard (Online Campus Pastor) and Joseph Payne (Online Production Director) offer some valuable insight for all of those who are moving back to in-person gatherings and have questions about the future...2021-06-0725 minDCC Leadership PodcastOur God is Always Working Upstream: The History of DCCIn this special Memorial Day episode of the DCC Leadership Podcast, Dr. Mark Hahlen, the Chair of DCC's Bible Department, takes a look at the events of July,1944 that changed the course of the war in the Pacific and directly impacted the life of DCC's founder and first President, Vernon Newland. As we celebrate the 70 years of influence Dallas Christian College has had, we believe that God orchestrated those events of 1944 that changed the lives of thousands (and possibly millions) of people who after 1950 would be touched by the work of DCC. For more information about DCC's h...2021-05-3124 minDCC Leadership PodcastCreating A Culture of Mentoring: Leadership Development and SportsMentoring is at the heart of Dallas Christian College's mission statement and is an important part of our culture. In this episode of the DCC Leadership Podcast, Men's Basketball Coach Dwight Coleman talks about the people who have influenced his life as a player and coach and shares the life goals he has for the young men he coaches. In addition, student assistant coach Jaelen Milus, a senior at DCC, shares his experience of working with Coach Coleman and the plans he has in mentoring others as a student assistant. This Podcast is sponsored by Dallas C...2021-05-2423 minDCC Leadership PodcastNow is the Time - Christian Education in the Current CultureAre you concerned about the current status of our world? Does the direction of our country have you worried for your kids and grandkids? It seems that the words of Proverbs 29:18 are being lived out right before our eyes: "When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild." In this episode of the DCC Leadership Podcast, DCC President Brian Smith shares his passion for Christian higher education and emphasizes that now is the time for colleges like Dallas Christian College to thrive and make an impact in our world. This Podcast is sponsored by Dallas...2021-05-1725 minDCC Leadership PodcastLoving Your EnemiesDo you find it easy to "love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you (Matthew 5:44)?" This may be one of the most difficult commands that Jesus gave to those listening to Him during the Sermon on the Mount, and yet it resonates so clearly with where we are as a society in 2021. In this episode of the DCC Leadership Podcast, Mark Worley (Vice-President for Institutional Advancement) shares his thoughts on these words of Jesus and challenges us to love the very people who have hurt us the most. This Podcast is sponsored by Dallas...2021-05-1027 min