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The Intentional OwnerWhy Purpose Outlasts Profit in Building a Successful Business - Mark Sinatra - CEO @ AspenHRMark Sinatra joins Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo to reflect on his 15-year journey through entrepreneurship, search funds, and leadership. From launching his first search in 2007 to navigating the 2008 financial crisis as a new CEO, Mark shares how perseverance, self-discipline, and purpose carried him through some of the most difficult chapters of his business life. He discusses building resilience during downturns, the evolution of the ETA ecosystem, and how his experiences led him to his current role at Aspen HR, where he helps professionalize HR operations for small and mid-sized companies. They discuss: • How Mark discovered th...
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The B2B Growth BlueprintHow to Build Smarter SEO with AI and DEO with Jason CimentAI-Driven Visibility: Jason Ciment on Reinventing Digital Marketing and SEO In this episode of the B2B Growth Blueprint Podcast, host Mark Osborne sits down with Jason Ciment, co-founder of Get Visible, to discuss how digital marketing is evolving in the era of AI, SEO, and strategic networking. With a background as both a CPA and a lawyer, Jason shares how he transitioned into entrepreneurship and built Get Visible into a digital marketing agency renowned for redefining the rules of online visibility. Jason introduces concepts like DEO—Discovery, Experience, Optimization—to shift the SEO conversation into a broa...
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The Small Business HourMillennials Need FreedomFamily business founders and senior leaders must understand that millennial successors typically embrace freedom above all else. They want to be free to do things “their way.” They have a different view of how their work and their personal world fit together. This often is in stark contrast with the values of post war and baby boomer leaders. It can create conflict both within the family as well as in the business. The good news is that these differences can be resolved with deeper understanding and respect from both parties. This podcast can provide you with some ideas of how...
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The Small Business HourHow to Avoid Recruitments Most Common MistakeHaving the right experience, work history and job knowledge does not necessarily define the best job candidates. Even if they DON’T have the best experience or work history but possess the right attitudes, behaviors and discipline they are often open to learn all they need to know very quickly. In short hiring success is not based upon WHAT candidates know but rather on WHO they are. Our job as employers is to figure that out!
2024-10-1610 min
The Small Business HourFamily Business OutcastsHow do we keep the “family” separate from the “business” in a family business? Let’s face it what happens in a family usually finds its way into the business. Regardless of whether these are enduring, edifying values or embarrassing, unshakable dysfunctions, the business must navigate the culture of the family to secure a foothold in the marketplace and industry. Along the way family businesses can create outcasts of their own employees.
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The Small Business HourMotivation Doesn’t WorkTypical motivation just doesn’t work. We can’t get anyone to do something which they don’t want to do. Science has proven over and over again that motivational tools, like; incentives and rewards, in most cases, don’t produce better results. In fact most of these studies show that the higher the reward, the worse the performance.
Engaged, sustained, higher level performance does not occur by manipulating others through incentives, contests or rewards. It is less about “what people GET” and more about “How people FEEL.” Motivation is not a mathematical calculation it is rather an...
2024-09-0412 min
The Small Business HourZig ZiglarListen to this classic interview with the late Zig Ziglar, author of the books: Over the Top, How to Get What You Want, Top Performance, Sell Your Way to the Top, and many more. We discussed how to move from stability to success to significance. Find out how you can make Zig’s philosophy, “You can have anything you want in this life, as long as you help enough other people get what they want,” work for you.
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The Small Business HourHarvey MackayOn today’s show, we’re joined by three guests- noted business expert Harvey Mackay, Chris Gunn from the American Small Business League, and David Meadows from the US Center for Entrepreneurship. Harvey will discuss his new book.
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The Small Business HourJack CanfieldListen to our interview with Jack Canfield, author of the Chicken Soup For The Soul series of books. We discuss “The Power of Focus”, Jack’s method that allows you to double your income and double your time off in two years.
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The Small Business HourHarry BeckwithNoted business author Harry Beckwith comes on the show to discuss his new book Unthinking. We also discuss Jeffrey Immelt’s influence on the Obama administration, the latest Discover Small Business Survey, and some ways to enact Breakthrough Innovation in your business.
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The Small Business HourHoward BeharListen is as we talk with Howard Behar, former president of Starbucks International about how he was able to achieve such dramatic growth.
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The Small Business HourTom HopkinsTom Hopkins is a sales legend. Many believe that natural ability is enough to make you successful in a selling career. The truth of the matter is that natural skill, combined with “how to” training is the real secret to high level productivity. Having learned this lesson the hard way, Tom is quick to admit that his early sales career was not successful.
After benefiting from professional training, he became a dedicated student, internalizing and refining sales techniques which enabled him to become the sales leader in his industry. Tom’s credibility lies in his track record and th...
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The Small Business HourAl AngrisaniFormer United States Assistant Secretary of Labor Al Angrisani joins us to discuss the state of small business issues in today’s economic climate. We also discuss the best way to hold productive meetings, and efforts to help budding entrepreneurs in developing nations.
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The Small Business HourRobert KiyosakiListen to this show with guest Robert Kiyosaki, author of the landmark investment book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad. We discuss the importance of investment for a business owner and where opportunities lie in the marketplace today.
2024-04-0342 min
The Small Business HourNice Guys Finish LastBy popular demand, we’re running a show from our days on KLSX, 97.1 FM in Los Angeles. On this show we had a lively discussion with callers about why in business nice guys really do finish last.
2024-03-2054 min
Doxa Deo WaxhawThe Generous Life Part 3 - Mark FisherIn the final episode of "The Generous Life" series at Doxa Deo Waxhaw, we reflect on the grace-filled nature of generosity. They explore how God's love and generosity flow through believers, inspiring them to live beyond themselves. With examples from scripture and personal testimonies, they delve into principles such as prioritizing God, stewardship, the assurance of return, and eternal perspective. Through it all, they discover that living generously is not about guilt or compulsion but about embodying the grace of God and allowing it to overflow in every aspect of life.
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The Small Business HourJay AbrahamWe had such a big response to our last show with Jay Abraham that we’re bringing back an all time favorite- Jay Abraham discussing affiliate marketing strategies from back in 2002.
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The Small Business HourJay Abraham’s First AppearanceMarketing guru Jay Abraham joins us to discuss his book, The Sticking Point Solution and how you can move your business from stagnation to growth.
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The Small Business HourCarol RothOn the fence about starting a business? Unsure about how to go about doing so? Today we speak with Carol Roth, author of The Entrepreneur Equation. Her new book addresses these issues, and we will talk about the common problems new entrepreneurs face- and how to overcome them. We also discuss the good news in job creation coming out of California, some notes of caution regarding daily deal sites, and more!
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The Small Business HourBarry MoltzWe have two great guests today. First up is Barry Moltz, author of BAM! Delivering Customer Service in A Self Service World. We follow that with an interview with Michael Bungay Stanier, author of Do More Great Work. Tune in to hear about how to create a better experience for your customers and how to best use your time.
2024-01-2457 min2024-01-2100 min
The Small Business HourBill CatletteWe speak with Bill Catlette, author of Contented Cows Give Better Milk and Contented Cows MOOve Faster. His books address the issues of accountability and creating a workplace environment that employees enjoy coming to. We’ll also discuss some ideas on how to let prospects sample your business as a means of reversing risk, disaster recovery essentials, and check-in on our visit to the IT Expo.
2024-01-1059 min
The Small Business HourAnne LoehrToday we speak with Anne Loehr, author of Managing the Unmanageable, about problem employees and how to best deal with them. Matt also gives his thoughts on the new Google+ social network, and we discuss the help (or rather lack thereof) from Washington for Small Businesses.
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The Small Business HourAmy HandlinWe are joined by Amy Handlin, a member of New Jersey’s state legislature and author of Be Your Own Lobbyist: How to Give Your Small Business Big Clout with State and Local Government. We discuss how to effectively lobby state and local officials, and how to avoid the pitfalls that many encounter when trying to do so. Also on this show is an update on the small business lending bill, and an explanation of cloud computing and why your business should look into it.
2023-12-131h 062023-12-1000 min2023-12-0300 minThe Small Business HourDal LaMagnaDal LaMagna, founder of Tweezerman and author of Raising Eyebrows, joins us to talk about his life in business and the lessons it provides to small businesses. We also discuss the dangers of hiring part-time workers.
2023-11-2957 min2023-11-1900 minThe Small Business HourMorrie ShechtmanMorrie Shechtman and Mark discuss a study of different sales styles, the latest small business hiring numbers, and holiday social media tips.
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Microsoft Innovation PodcastTransforming Marketing through Trigger-Based Journeys: A Talk with Vinay DeoFULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/493 Join us for an enlightening conversation with our distinguished guest Vinay Deo, a principal group product manager at Microsoft. Step into his shoes as we traverse through his fascinating journey that spans from his work with personal gadgets to Bing Ads, all the way to his current role focusing on customer insights and orchestration. As you accompany Vinay through his diverse experiences and personal life, you'll also get a taste of the vibrant food culture in Seattle and Vinay’s love for travel.Brace yourself, as we...
2023-10-2330 min2023-10-2224 min
Stark Reflections on Writing and PublishingThe 42 Minute Hour with Michelle Oucharek-DeoMark interviews Michelle Oucharek-Deo, a writer, speaker and art therapist about her fiction writing journey, creative therapy, and her time management philosophy of the 42 Minute Hour. Prior to the main segment, Mark shares a personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. During their conversation, Mark and Michelle talk about: How Michelle became an art therapist 28 years ago, working with people from 3 to 103 years old Using art...
2022-10-2853 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingThe 42 Minute Hour with Michelle Oucharek-DeoMark interviews Michelle Oucharek-Deo, a writer, speaker and art therapist about her fiction writing journey, creative therapy, and her time management philosophy of the 42 Minute Hour. Prior to the main segment, Mark shares a personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. During their conversation, Mark and Michelle talk about: How Michelle became an art therapist 28 years ago, working with people from 3 to 103 years old Using art...
2022-10-2853 min
Pro Deo ChurchFaithful Imagination | The MVMNT #5 | Pastor Mark ReevesFaith isn't stagnant and should move us beyond who we are. Pastor Mark from Liberty Church in Randburg, share swith us that we shouldn't have a faithless imagination nor should we have an unimaginative faith if we are to move.
2022-08-2937 min
Doxa Deo Kids PodcastDrive Time | Week 4 Day 3 | God said, ”Mark seasons, days and years.”Drive Time | Week 4 Day 3 | God said, "Mark seasons, days and years."
2022-04-2901 min
Exit Coach RadioMark Deo - Start with Guiding Principles for Your Family Business (D2518)
Mark Deo is an organizational psychologist, Certified Family Business Advisor and CEO of the Family Business Advisors Network. They have worked with over 126 family offices and businesses for over 23 years. helping to ensure ongoing passive income to the principles. They do this by optimizing the performance of the management team to create consistent growth and increasing enterprise value.
Get Mark's Book:The Rules of Attraction: Fourteen Practical Rules to Help Get the Right Clients, Talent and Resources to Come to You!
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2019-07-1023 minExit Coach RadioMark Deo - Start with Guiding Principles for Your Family Business (D2518)
Mark Deo is an organizational psychologist, Certified Family Business Advisor and CEO of the Family Business Advisors Network. They have worked with over 126 family offices and businesses for over 23 years. helping to ensure ongoing passive income to the principles. They do this by optimizing the performance of the management team to create consistent growth and increasing enterprise value.
Get Mark's Book:The Rules of Attraction: Fourteen Practical Rules to Help Get the Right Clients, Talent and Resources to Come to You!
Help Mark - Click the LinkedIn button to Share this interview with your c...
2019-07-1023 min
Pro Deo ChurchMARK(ed) by Love (Part 10) - Going all in by Louis ScheepersWhen we follow Jesus, what does it mean when we say: "I am going all in for Jesus". In the final part of the Mark(ed) by love series we are going to look at the stories of two people who went all in, in different ways in their decision to follow Jesus. What is holding you back?
2018-08-0732 min
Pro Deo ChurchMARK(ed) by Love (Part 9) - The withering effect of religion by Louis ScheepersIs faith and religion the same thing? Are they in opposition with one another? In the second last part of the “Mark(ed) by love” series we talked about the withering effect that dead religion can have on your spiritual life and the power of a faith filled prayer.
2018-07-3132 min
Pro Deo ChurchMARK(ed) by Love (Part8) - How to receive a gift by Louis ScheepersJesus has so much to offer us when we choose to trust and obey him. They problem is that we sometimes struggle to receive what He has to offer. In this message we explore how our heart attitude determines whether we can receive what God wants to give.
Mark(ed) by love - Part 8 - How to receive a gift - Mark 10:13-16 and 10:21-23
2018-07-2433 min
Pro Deo ChurchMARK(ed) by love (Part 7) - The journey to life changeWhen you decide to follow Jesus the journey might not always go the way you hoped or expected. In this message we explore why it sometimes seem like we are worse off after deciding to follow Jesus but how he can use even the most bizarre things in our lives to do a miracle.
The Journey to Life Change - Mark 8:22-26
2018-07-1734 min
Pro Deo ChurchMARK(ed) by Love (Part6) - The heart of the problem by Charl VenterIn part 6 of MARK(ed) by love we are looking at the problem of our hearts. Mark shows us that Jesus is more interested in our hearts and not how religious we act. Where is your heart at? Are you only clean on the outside?
2018-07-1033 min
Pro Deo ChurchMARK(ed) by Love - The power of focus by Louis ScheepersThere are so many things in life that steal our peace and cause stress and anxiety. When our focus turn to these circumstances it can fill our lives with fear very quickly.
It the fourth part of “Mark(ed) by love” we talk about how the power of focus can help us to replace fear with faith.
2018-06-2429 min
Coram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 16:9-20 Discipleship Questions.1. Of the evidence provided to support the resurrection account (empty tomb, personal encounters, appearing to large crowds) which do you find most compelling? Why? What questions do you have regarding the resurrection of Jesus? 2. Mark tells us that the disciples were very reluctant to believe the Jesus had risen. How can this fact encourage you in your own discipleship?3. Mark stressed the importance of belief and baptism. Why is baptism so important? What does it mean?4. Jesus promised that he would help his church. How did he fulfill that...
2018-06-1054 minCoram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 16:9-20 Discipleship Questions.1. Of the evidence provided to support the resurrection account (empty tomb, personal encounters, appearing to large crowds) which do you find most compelling? Why? What questions do you have regarding the resurrection of Jesus? 2. Mark tells us that the disciples were very reluctant to believe the Jesus had risen. How can this fact encourage you in your own discipleship?3. Mark stressed the importance of belief and baptism. Why is baptism so important? What does it mean?4. Jesus promised that he would help his church. How did he fulfill that...
2018-06-1054 min
Coram Deo Church — Bremerton, WABe At Peace With One Another: Mark 9:50 In Mark 9:50 Jesus says "be at peace with one another". Jesus teaches his disciples how the Gospel transforms and preserves disciples that they might find peace with one another.
2018-03-2108 minCoram Deo Church — Bremerton, WABe At Peace With One Another: Mark 9:50 In Mark 9:50 Jesus says "be at peace with one another". Jesus teaches his disciples how the Gospel transforms and preserves disciples that they might find peace with one another.
2018-03-2108 minCoram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 13:32-37 Discipleship Questions1. What have you heard from other people or sources regarding the return of Jesus? How does it compare with what Jesus says in Mark 13:32-37?2. Why do you think God has kept hidden the details pertaining to the time of Jesus’ return?3. What do you think Jesus means by telling us to “stay awake”? What does this mean for you and your life?4. In what ways do you tend to get “sleepy” in regards to being prepared for Jesus’ return?
2018-03-1133 minCoram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 13:32-37 Discipleship Questions1. What have you heard from other people or sources regarding the return of Jesus? How does it compare with what Jesus says in Mark 13:32-37?2. Why do you think God has kept hidden the details pertaining to the time of Jesus’ return?3. What do you think Jesus means by telling us to “stay awake”? What does this mean for you and your life?4. In what ways do you tend to get “sleepy” in regards to being prepared for Jesus’ return?
2018-03-1133 minCoram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 12:35-37 Discipleship Questions.1. In the 1st century, to say that Jesus was Lord was to also say that Caesar was not. Take a moment to identify what rival “lords” exist in your own life.2. How does the divine inspiration of the Scriptures affect the way you relate to passages in the Bible that you don’t understand or don’t like?3. Mark tells us that many in the temple heard Jesus gladly. What are some reasons that the lordship of Jesus is good news? 4. In what sense is the announcement of Jesus’ Lordship a...
2018-02-1842 minCoram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 12:35-37 Discipleship Questions.1. In the 1st century, to say that Jesus was Lord was to also say that Caesar was not. Take a moment to identify what rival “lords” exist in your own life.2. How does the divine inspiration of the Scriptures affect the way you relate to passages in the Bible that you don’t understand or don’t like?3. Mark tells us that many in the temple heard Jesus gladly. What are some reasons that the lordship of Jesus is good news? 4. In what sense is the announcement of Jesus’ Lordship a...
2018-02-1842 minCoram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 11:27-33 Discipleship Questions.1. We are entering a section in Mark’s gospel in which Jesus is going to be asked many questions. What is the purpose of the question presented to Jesus in this text? What can this teach us about questions, purpose, and our hearts?2. Take a moment to look over the previous chapters of Mark. What are some of the miracles that Jesus performed? What do they reveal about his identity and authority?3. Why do you think Jesus is unwilling to answer the question from the Scribes? What does this teach us ab...
2018-01-1442 minCoram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 11:27-33 Discipleship Questions.1. We are entering a section in Mark’s gospel in which Jesus is going to be asked many questions. What is the purpose of the question presented to Jesus in this text? What can this teach us about questions, purpose, and our hearts?2. Take a moment to look over the previous chapters of Mark. What are some of the miracles that Jesus performed? What do they reveal about his identity and authority?3. Why do you think Jesus is unwilling to answer the question from the Scribes? What does this teach us ab...
2018-01-1442 minCoram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 11:1-25 Discipleship Questions.1. Jesus entered Jerusalem on a borrowed colt. What does teach us about the kind of King Jesus is?2. How does Mark describe the condition of the Temple? Why would this frustrate Jesus?3. Take a moment to list the ways in which Jesus replaces the temple for God’s people. How does Jesus fulfill what the temple foreshadowed?4. Read Mark 11:20-25. What is it that Jesus wants for us?
2018-01-0738 minCoram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 11:1-25 Discipleship Questions.1. Jesus entered Jerusalem on a borrowed colt. What does teach us about the kind of King Jesus is?2. How does Mark describe the condition of the Temple? Why would this frustrate Jesus?3. Take a moment to list the ways in which Jesus replaces the temple for God’s people. How does Jesus fulfill what the temple foreshadowed?4. Read Mark 11:20-25. What is it that Jesus wants for us?
2018-01-0738 minCoram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 10:46-52 Discipleship Questions1. What about Bartimaes’ interaction with Jesus is most interesting to you?2. In what different ways do you see the analogy of physical blindness and spiritual blindness in Mark 10?3. What does Jesus stopping and listening to Bartimaeus’ cry tell you about who Jesus is?4. In what areas have you acted blindly to the Gospel? What truths of the Gospel do you need to believe?
2017-12-3133 minCoram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 10:46-52 Discipleship Questions1. What about Bartimaes’ interaction with Jesus is most interesting to you?2. In what different ways do you see the analogy of physical blindness and spiritual blindness in Mark 10?3. What does Jesus stopping and listening to Bartimaeus’ cry tell you about who Jesus is?4. In what areas have you acted blindly to the Gospel? What truths of the Gospel do you need to believe?
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Error 204Episode 3 - Soli Deo GloriaOn this episode of Error 204 we talk about Soli Deo Gloria and the impacts it has within the church and the life of the believer. Then it's on to our top 5 favorite TV shows! We even have a test of friendship in this episode to see who knows who best!Intro/Outro Music: bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-10-151h 04Coram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 9:43-50 Discipleship Questions.1. What ideas or beliefs, if any, did you have about hell growing up? How have they changed?2. Why do you think Jesus speaks so graphically about the reality of hell?3. How does what we know about Jesus character from Mark affect the way we hear his challenging words from this text?4. What would be some practical implications for a solid Biblical understand of the doctrine of hell?
2017-09-2443 minCoram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 9:43-50 Discipleship Questions.1. What ideas or beliefs, if any, did you have about hell growing up? How have they changed?2. Why do you think Jesus speaks so graphically about the reality of hell?3. How does what we know about Jesus character from Mark affect the way we hear his challenging words from this text?4. What would be some practical implications for a solid Biblical understand of the doctrine of hell?
2017-09-2443 minCoram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 9:30-41 Discipleship Questions.1. Why do you think the idea of a dying King would have been so unexpected for the disciples? What about our own day?2. Mark reveals that the disciples hearts were bent on personal greatness. How does Jesus redefine our definition of “greatness”?3. What is most challenging about “receiving children”? Who are the children that Jesus is calling you to receive?4. Rivalry and jealousy have no place in Jesus’ Kingdom. What do you think drives our sense of rivalry or jealousy? Take some time to thank God for and to pray for s...
2017-09-1046 minCoram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 9:30-41 Discipleship Questions.1. Why do you think the idea of a dying King would have been so unexpected for the disciples? What about our own day?2. Mark reveals that the disciples hearts were bent on personal greatness. How does Jesus redefine our definition of “greatness”?3. What is most challenging about “receiving children”? Who are the children that Jesus is calling you to receive?4. Rivalry and jealousy have no place in Jesus’ Kingdom. What do you think drives our sense of rivalry or jealousy? Take some time to thank God for and to pray for s...
2017-09-1046 minCoram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 9:2-13 Discipleship Questions:1. The transfiguration story is loaded with imagery. What are the images and how do they draw attention to Jesus? Why are these images used?2. The cloud speaks, “This is my beloved Son; listen to Him.” What are the disciples to listen for? What is Jesus saying?3. How does Mark 1:14-15 fit in with the transfiguration text?4. How does the transfiguration story apply to the Gospel? What does this text mean for us today?
2017-08-2733 minCoram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 9:2-13 Discipleship Questions:1. The transfiguration story is loaded with imagery. What are the images and how do they draw attention to Jesus? Why are these images used?2. The cloud speaks, “This is my beloved Son; listen to Him.” What are the disciples to listen for? What is Jesus saying?3. How does Mark 1:14-15 fit in with the transfiguration text?4. How does the transfiguration story apply to the Gospel? What does this text mean for us today?
2017-08-2733 minCoram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 8:1-21 Discipleship Questions:1. The Gospel of Mark confronts us with the reality of Jesus as King. In what ways does King Jesus challenge you or challenge the way that you approach life by default?2. When the Pharisees ask Jesus for a sign, they are not coming to Jesus for help in their faith but rather are confronting Jesus with the challenge that he prove himself to them. This kind of approach to God assumes a position towards God in which we are the judge and God is on trial. In what ways are you prone to such...
2017-08-1335 minCoram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 8:1-21 Discipleship Questions:1. The Gospel of Mark confronts us with the reality of Jesus as King. In what ways does King Jesus challenge you or challenge the way that you approach life by default?2. When the Pharisees ask Jesus for a sign, they are not coming to Jesus for help in their faith but rather are confronting Jesus with the challenge that he prove himself to them. This kind of approach to God assumes a position towards God in which we are the judge and God is on trial. In what ways are you prone to such...
2017-08-1335 minCoram Deo Church — Bremerton, WAMark 7:24-37 Questions.1. There are a number of odd and potentially offensive elements to these two stories. What elements stand out to you most? Why? How do they challenge your view of Jesus?2. Mark clearly portrays Jesus as the Messiah who embraces the “other”. While we may not call people “dogs” we all have people that we consider as “then”. Who do you tend to label this way? Why? How can the gospel change the way you view outsiders?3. How do the stories of physical healing in Mark’s gospel impact your understanding the gospel? The Kingdom...
2017-08-0641 min