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Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererArtistry in the Kitchen: A Conversation with Sherra GalbraithCooking a meal for her family at 8 years old, Sherra found the kitchen to be her happy place as a shy child. Today, it has become a laboratory where she creates her artistry. Sherra is a wife, a mom of three girls, and an entrepreneur, and business owner of Sherra's Sweets-N-Things.
You can find her heavenly creations at:
https://www.facebook.com/people/Sherras-Sweets-N-Things/100057609814348/?mibextid=D4KYlr2023-09-0546 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererUncommon Care in the Midst of a Crisis: James HuntWhat does it look like when you are on the verge of becoming empty nesters but God prompts you to adopt four young children in need? Saying yes to the Lord's call can be incredibly satisfying but it's never easy. Surrounding yourself with a supportive and loving community is key.
In Episode 33, Amy Jo Hush discussed the foster care crisis impacting our communities and introduced us to a family (the Hunt family) who is following God's prompting to do their part. In this interview, James Hunt discusses their journey including the highs and lows of caring and loving for children...2023-08-0353 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererFinding the "Something Greater for You" Career Calling: The Surprising Journey of Amy Jo HushWhat happens when you have a career as a dental hygienist that spans for over 2 decades but leaves you feeling...unfulfilled? Perhaps you seek the wisdom of your Pastor. Perhaps your Pastor tells you that God has something greater for you. That's the story of Amy Jo Hush. Amy Jo brings with her both energy and passion to selflessly serve others in her community. In this two part interview Amy Jo shares her mission of serving clients at the San Antonio State Supported Living Center and also how she got involved in a growing foster care crisis.2023-05-0147 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererFrom My Vantage Point: Christ is Not First in my LifeWhat if…God is not just 1st in my life but instead actually IS my life? What if He doesn’t fit into the religion that I’ve created but instead I fit into the way, the truth and the life that He declared, died, and rose for?2023-04-0803 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererAn Invitation into Availability: The Mission of Kelly Gayle Martin NelsonHow many times in our desperation have we told God, "I can't" only for Him to respond with "Yes you can". That's the story over and over again for Kelly Gayle Martin Nelson. In fact, from broken marriages to life changing experiences in Malawi, Kelly has seen the grace and love of a heavenly Father, who continued to ask if she would be available to Him. This is not a sanitized conversation. Kelly speaks honestly and openly about her struggles in life and what she has experienced after traveling for over 12 years to a part of Africa that most...2023-04-031h 00
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererEncouragement from an Underground Artist: Pablo MartinezPablo began drawing at a young age and also enjoyed reading the comic strips in the daily news paper. These cartoons inspired the search for humor in all things but it was the underground comics from the 1970s' drug, hippie and rock and roll scene that greatly influenced his drawing style. After coming to faith Pablo wanted to pursue something artistic and different drawing ideas and inspiration from holy scriptures. In the year 2000 Pablo started doing just that. Since then Pablo's art work includes the comic strips of Bohemians del Barrio (social, political, current events with apocalyptic parallels), Jesu Mazi...2023-03-1442 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererIn the Middle of the Messiness: A Discussion with Rhonda KatanAs someone who has experienced her own share of trauma and heartache, Rhonda Katan knows a thing or two about the messiness of life. Instead of allowing it to destroy her, Rhonda found that Jesus gave her the grit to hold on. She now councils, pastors, heals, and shares the Gospel with those going through difficult circumstances while living out her own calling, in the middle of the messiness. To get in touch with Rhonda, you can call or text her at (210) 218-6647 or email her at rhonda@rhondakatan.com. Find more information at https://rhondakatan.com/2023-02-2238 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererFrom my Vantage Point: What If...What if the "big" things of life are actually the "little" moments that fill in the gaps of most of our days? Just some things that I have been pondering lately so I thought I would share.2023-02-2101 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererMoving the Borders of Heaven Further into the Earth: Pastor Justin Hartpence Part 2"We have a messed up relationship with work."-Pastor Justin Hartpence
Pastor Justin Hartpence is the Senior Pastor of Northwest Hills Christian Church, a multi-ethnic, multi-generational community pursuing God's Kingdom in San Antonio as it is in Heaven. In this broadcast, Pastor Justin discusses what a good theology of work should really look like.2023-01-1830 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererUnpacking Biblical Image Bearing: A Conversation with Pastor Justin Hartpence Part 1“My concern is that many Christians today are living impotent lives.”-Justin Hartpence
Pastor Justin Hartpence is the Senior Pastor of Northwest Hills Christian Church, a multi-ethnic, multi-generational community pursuing God’s Kingdom in San Antonio as it is in Heaven. In this broadcast, Pastor Justin discusses the idea of being an image bearer of Jesus including it's historical context, it’s contemporary misunderstanding and how it leads us to a “rugged” commitment of love in our world today.2023-01-0430 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererFrom my Vantage Point: Back to School: Encouragement and Prayer for all YOU EducatorsI just wanted to drop this note of encouragement and prayer over all of you educators who are beginning the new school year. Thank you for what you do. Thank you for allowing God to use you the way He will.2022-08-0806 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererFrom China to the Classroom: The Missional Journey of April AkothWhat does an "adventurous life" look like for Christ? From China, to Kenya, Mongolia to Argentina, April Akoth has traveled the world preaching the Gospel as a vocational missionary. Now as a 6th and 7th grade Bible teacher at a U.S. private school, April discusses how her new mission field is no less important or challenging.2022-05-0741 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererFrom my Vantage Point: To those in the wilderness-A new season, a fresh encouragement"You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation. A people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy."-1 Peter 2:9-10
A reminder. An encouragement. A prayer and blessing. A new season.2022-03-0509 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererThere is always more room at the table: Hospitality and Lacy Pollock"Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling."-1 Peter 4:9
Hospitality is more than a friendly handshake and even a warm cookie. Hospitality is a calling and if we are honest, maybe something that very few of us are really good at. Lacy Pollock joins us again to kickoff our 2022 season with an impactful and insightful look at how true hospitality is really about ministry.2022-02-0730 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererFrom my Vantage Point: It's Time for a Little More UrgencyOver the past several months, God has convicted me of the need to have a little more urgency with the purpose and power of this Outpost 127 broadcast. So, moving into 2022...we are planning to make a few changes. Listen as we explain what our sole (soul) purpose will be in 2022.2021-12-0208 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererWhat do we do with Deborah? Women's Leadership Roles in the Church. A Discussion with Lacy PollockWhen the disciples returned from getting food and found Jesus speaking to a woman by a well, the book of John says they marveled at Him. Why? Because in that day and age most Jewish Rabbis wouldn't have been caught speaking to a woman in a public place. But of course, this is just another example of Jesus showing us the way. Depending on your faith tradition or denomination growing up, your belief of a woman's position of leadership in the church may vary. But as we scan the pages of scripture, names like Lydia, Deborah, Esther and Priscilla give...2021-10-2950 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererFrom my Vantage Point: We all need some good news right about now!It's easy to be overwhelmed by all of the troubles in this world. Death, destruction, disease. It's enough to paralyze us as we fall into a life of lethargy, sadness and malaise We all need some good news right about now. (Mark 1:14-15).2021-09-0707 min
Water In Real LifeEP107: Creativity’s Power to Unlock your Resiliency
Did you know that creativity plays a vital role in your resiliency? According to a study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology, creativity encourages positive emotions that unlock our inner resources for dealing with stress and uncertainty. Being "creative" regularly helps build your creative resilience; the capacity to generate and act on positive solutions under the pressures of challenges and change.
Creativity requires time and space to reflect and experiment. Have you been giving yourself enough of either the past two years? Or ever? The good news is resiliency is built through ordinary, everyday actions and you can start t...2021-08-251h 00
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererStepping on the Gas: A continued conversation with Ron Van Horn and Luke PollockIn Episode 15 we were introduced to Ron Van Horn, a misfit minister loving and serving the people in Circleville Ohio. In our last discussion we teased a little about a new mobile ministry they were starting--Grounds for Recovery. Last week, Ron and Luke and the team got on the road and made their first appearance. Grounds for Recovery was started with the intent to help people in active recovery fight to get their lives back.
For more information about this ministry, find it on-line at: www.groundsforrecovery.com2021-07-2423 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererFrom my Vantage Point: Celebrity or Influence?Celebrity influence in our culture today is seen as a virtue, something to be admired or even desired and copied. Celebrity influence can have tremendous positive transformational benefits for Kingdom work but if not paid careful and prayerful attention to, celebrity can soon take the place of influence. (Romans 12:2, Matthew 28 & John 3:30).2021-06-2810 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererPrepare to be Uncomfortable: A Fly on the Wall Conversation about Division and Unity"We need to keep our eyes on the mission and realize that we need each other if we are going to pull this off."-Francis Chan (Until Unity)
On occasion, Luke Pollock and I jump on an evening phone call that inevitably turns into a 1 or even 2 hour deep dive into a host of ministry topics. On this particular call, we decided to turn on the microphone to just capture the essence of what our discussions normally sound like. So we invite you to be a "fly on the wall" and join us for this candid--and even...2021-05-171h 12
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererHelping People Put the Pieces Back Together: Jim Gipson-The Strong FoundationWhere can a family turn when they are without a home and trying to put the pieces of their lives back together? Since 2003, God has sent hundreds of families to The Strong Foundation in San Antonio, Texas to do just that. Jim Gipson, Pastor and Founder, shares his incredible story of seeing God make this mission all come true. https://strongfoundation.org/2021-05-0451 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererThe Art that God Does in Us: Ron VanHornAs a misfit minister, Ron's love and training in the arts allows him to see the beauty and authenticity in the people around him. As a bi-vocational Pastor of a Vineyard Church, Ron also gets to share the love of Jesus in his adopted home of Circleville, Ohio.2021-04-2153 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererUnrehearsed, Unscripted and a Little Unhinged: Greg WukaschSome raw thoughts to help keep YOU propped up for a little while longer.2021-04-0823 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererRebekah Wukasch: An Honest Conversation Between Father and DaughterIt's rare to haven an opportunity to sit down with your teenage daughter and have an honest conversation about personal faith, the American Church and the importance of the Gospel message in today's culture. Rebekah Wukasch is an 18 year old high school student who has much to share with us...older people...who might be ready to give up on this younger generation. We encourage you to listen closely and with an open mind as to what she has to share.2021-03-1747 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererPerformance Christianity? An interview with Victor Otieno Akoth"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me."-Galatians 2:20. Words that changed Victor Otieno Akoth's life just a few years ago. Victor's childhood growing up in Kenya was all about trying to be good enough for God. But when Victor was introduced to Christ as his life, everything changed. Now Victor has started a new ministry for youth in Kenya and Tanzania that teaches them to live as Christ as their source. Come hear Victor's story, a little about his new ministry and especially how he has rediscovered a joy for painting.2021-03-0958 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererFrom my Vantage Point: Finding the Rest of the Gospel"For FREEDOM Christ has set you free. Stand firm therefore and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery."-Galatians 5:1
Hiking to the South Rim of Big Bend National Park with 70 pounds on your back isn't much fun. Neither is walking through this life day to day. How did we become so burdened? What is the answer to finding rest? Better yet, who is the answer?2021-02-2608 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererPurpose Behind Her Business: A discussion with Lynne Christopher"Every sale has one thing in common-an overwhelmed client and my purpose is to step into that client's life for a very brief time where God can use the skills He has given me to lift that burden off of their shoulders." -Lynne Christopher
What do you do when you know that God is calling you to start something new? Like most people, when Lynne Christopher had a nudge from God 5 years ago to begin her own business, she said, "I can't". And God didn't necessarily disagree with her. Join us as we hear Lynne's story, her purpose and why...2021-02-1633 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererFrom my Vantage Point: Gatorade or Water?While Gatorade can provide a quick dose of important vitamins and minerals to keep you from cramping, we can’t live off the stuff. Water is the substance that your body actually needs. In the same way, trying to live in the pursuit of happiness (Gatorade) only will get you so far. Joy (water) which is a fruit of the spirit, is the only thing that truly nourishes.2021-02-0608 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererTrying to get by with a fake I.D. A deep dive with Matt Galbraith.Be honest, many of us walk around with a fake I.D. hoping that it looks real enough so we won't get caught. But trying to live day by day with something that isn't real also doesn't bring us any freedom. What we need is a new identification card--one that's been bought and paid for by someone else. In this interview with Matt Galbraith, we discuss the bedrock foundational truth of the new identity you experience as someone in Christ. www.anchor.fm/cupoffreedom Facebook page: www.fb.me/takethejourneytofreedom
Email: mgalbraith2007gmail.com2021-02-0341 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererFrom my Vantage Point: The Power of a WhisperWhat about you? Are you a little...quiet, shy, perhaps like to work behind the scenes in the shadows? Is there a place for you in leadership and in ministry? I think you might be a little surprised at the answer. We begin with 1 Kings 19:11-12.2020-12-2819 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererFrom my Vantage Point: YOU are not alone!You may feel like it. You may look around and wonder if anyone really cares, if anyone is being impacted by what you do, who you are and what you say. Are you ready to give up, given in, move on or checkout? If you have 6 minutes today, we are here to tell you, that YOU are not alone!2020-11-3007 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererFaith Behind the Lens: An Interview with a Creative Misfit (Tiffany Crawford)Tiffany Crawford is a misfit minister using a camera lens to share the Gospel. In our interview, Tiffany discusses her time as a church planter, youth minister and how a short-term mission trip rocked her world on what (and who) the church really is. https://tiffany-joy.com/2020-11-2346 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererFrom my Vantage Point: Let's talk about our MasksIf we're honest, we should admit that we have been wearing masks long before COVID entered the picture. But why do we put on masks? What kind of masks do we wear and what can we do about taking them off? It all comes down to what we believe.2020-11-0915 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererThis Changes Everything:A Conversation with Luke PollockGospel ministry doesn't end where the workplace begins. You ARE the church wherever you find yourself at any given moment. In this interview, Luke Pollock from Outpost Circleville, Ohio unpacks ideas that may change the way you see church forever.2020-10-3035 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererFrom my Vantage Point: People Suck?To Suck: (Informal-North American Slang)- To be very bad, disagreeable or disgusting.
Almost every day in our society we hear the phrase "People Suck". But is it really true? What does the Bible have to say about it? For those on the front lines of Gospel ministry people are our WHY so isn't it important to settle this once and for all? (Romans 1:18-21, 28-32) (Romans 3:9-18) (Romans 3:23) (John 13:1-5) (John 3:16-17) (Ephesians 5:1-2) (2 Timothy 3:1-7)& (Ephesians 5:3-4).2020-10-1619 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererWelcome to the OutpostAn opportunity for you to come, take a listen and discover why Outpost 127 could be a "resupply spot" as you work on the front-lines, contending for the faith of the Gospel.2020-10-1313 minOutpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererOutpost 127Welcome to Outpost 127 as we broadcast from out outlying settlement to share stories of you the Ambassador, the Sojourner, the Exile who are standing firm, striving side by side for the faith of the Gospel.2020-10-0600 minWater In Real Life100: Those Who Tell the Stories Rule the World—The H2duO in Real LifeThe H2duO get real with their mentor Greg Wukasch (San Antonio Water System) when he turns the mic on them to talk about the H2duO in real life. Stephanie and Arianne talk about the entrepreneur rollercoaster, their friendship, and their own personal journeys.Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a one- or two-sentence review in iTunes or on Stitcher. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. We give a shoutout to everyone who rates the podcast with 5 stars in future episodes.Give us...2020-06-041h 26
A Cup of Freedom# 4 The Church and Sexuality- an interview with Greg WukaschJoin Matt and his guest, friend and Pastor Greg Wukasch, as they discuss the current state of the Church in dealing with sexuality. They will address questions such as "How can the church more effectively talk about sexuality?" And, "How can we as members of the church engage culture in reclaiming Godly sexuality?". Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy. Questions? Comments? Email: mgalbraith2007@gmail.com. We offer 1-on-1 coaching as well. Support the show: www.patreon.com/Freedom4Ujourney
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupoffreedom/support2020-04-0735 minWater In Real Life038: The Catalyst2018 Mashup Part 2
Takeaways:
Catalyst is more than a conference. It’s an experience meant to educate, collaborate, and invigorate water educators and communicators. Catalyst is structured around the Rogue Water A.B.C.S. of water communication: Assessment, Branding, Content, and Strategy plus the added bonus of Tribal Collaboration. In this episode, we talk a little strategy, a little branding, and some collaboration too. In EP003 with Greg Wukasch, External Affairs Manager at the San Antonio Water System, he explained why it’s so vital that we break down silos internally and rally arou...2019-01-1419 minWater In Real Life037: Catalyst Mashup: Tribal Collaboration
Takeaways:
In early 2018, Greg Wukasch, External Affairs manager at the San Antonio Water System asked Stephanie and Arianne if they would partner with them to create a summit built for water educators and communicators by water educators and communicators.
They said yes before he finished the question. Catalyst follows the Rogue Water ABCS of water communication which are assessment, branding, content, and strategy. We believe that nailing these core basics directly impacts your ability to move the needle forward for your education programs, your communication campaigns and your organization.2019-01-0732 minWater In Real Life036: The Gratitude Mashup: We're Better Together
Season One’s Call to Actions:
We asked every single person we interviewed what the call to action most important to them was and, boy, did they answer. Here are some things to ponder as we leave behind 2018 and kick off 2019 to face new dreams, new challenges, and new trails to blaze.
EP002 Travis Loop, Director of Communication and Outreach, Water Environment Federation
EP003 & EP023 Greg Wukasch, External Affairs Manager, San Antonio Water System
EP004 Duke Greenhill, Chair of Advertising, Branding, and Graphic Design at Sa...2019-01-0138 minWater In Real LifeThe Curiosity Mashup: Leadership Begins With Curiosity
Check out our guests’ full bios and episodes at:
EP011: Tom Ferguson, VP of Programming, Imagine H2O
Ep030: Jon Acuff, New York Times Bestselling Author and Acclaimed Speaker
EP023: Greg Wukasch, External Affairs Manager, San Antonio Water System
Top Takeaways:
Tom Ferguson, vice president of programming for the Imagine H2O accelerator program discusses with us why curiosity is one of an organization’s seven superpowers.
Imagine if your employees were empowered to become 15% smarter each year, knowing that knowledge compounds over time.
New York Time...2018-12-2431 minWater In Real Life034: The Empathy Mashup: Walk a Mile in Someone Else's Shoes
Check out our guests’ full bios and episodes at:
EP017: Chris Long, Dean at Michigan State University
EP023: Greg Wukasch, External Affairs Manager, San Antonio Water System
EP013: Alan Heymann, President, Blue Drop
EP016: Mike McGill, President and Founder, WaterPIO
Top Takeaways:
Dean Chris Long speaks with us of the value of taking the time to invest in true engagement with your audience. Only then does education have the opportunity to be transformative.
Greg Wukasch, our mentor at the San Antonio Water System, recapped for us the Transformative Issues con...2018-12-1749 minWater In Real Life023: Affordability, leadership, and the impact of showing up with Greg Wukasch
Greg Wukasch, our mentor, previous speaker at Catalyst 2018, guest on episode 3, and current manager of the External Affairs Department with the San Antonio Water System. Beginning in 1998, as an Education Coordinator and now as the External Affairs Manager. Greg really considers himself more of a “story teller” putting together water stories for citizens across the city he loves. When not talking H2O, this self-professed water nerd also enjoys talking strategic planning and corporate culture.
Greg and his team have developed impactful programs that have continued to create community between SAWS and the commu...2018-10-0151 minWater In Real Life003: Catalyst Mastermind Speaker Series Greg Wukasch
Since 1998, Greg Wukasch has worked in the External Affairs Department with the San Antonio Water System, beginning as an Education Coordinator and now as the External Affairs Manager. Greg really considers himself more of a “story teller” putting together water stories for citizens across the city he loves. When not talking H2O, this self-professed water nerd also enjoys talking strategic planning and corporate culture.
Greg and his team have developed impactful programs that have continued to create community between SAWS and the community it serves. These programs include the high school education program Impact.
T...2018-06-0652 min