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Love Fort Wayne PodcastFaith, Family, and Leadership: Mitch Kruse's Journey from Auctions to InspirationWhat happens when a career in high-profile car auctions intersects with a deep commitment to family and faith? Join us on the Love Fort Wayne podcast as Jeff King and Mitch Kruse share their personal stories of gratitude, growth, and the enriching journey of leadership in Fort Wayne. Mitch Kruse opens up about his unique upbringing in an auctioneer family, his educational background, and a transformative career moment with Tom Monaghan of Domino's Pizza. This episode is rich with life lessons on balancing professional ambitions with family priorities, providing a heartfelt look at the blessings of family life and...2024-11-0535 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseZacchaeus with Stuart KruseHow much of your life do you give to seeking and saving the lost? For many of us, this is a challenging question. Now think of the person who led you to Christ. What did they do to engage you? Is there anyone in your world who would benefit by you doing the same?2020-10-1927 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseMaking Sense of Why Bad Things Happen to Good People: God is Good with Shirley WoodsDo you see God as weighing your heart against others on His scales of justice, providing rewards and penalties depending on who is more righteous?2020-09-2127 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseBowing Down with Tyler NickolsShachah is the Hebrew word most frequently translated as worship in the Old Testament. It means “to bow down.” This week’s guest learned that bowing down to the God of the Universe in every moment was a prerequisite to leading others in worship of Christ the King.2020-09-1427 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseApex with Quinn GriffingThis week’s episode is an absolute must-watch for any coach or athlete. Golf pro and Apex Golf Lab founder Quinn Griffing provides mental, physical, and spiritual insights into golf, sports, and life as he shares his transformational story and Core 4 philosophy.2020-09-0727 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseMaking Sense of Why Bad Things Happen to Good People, Part One: We Deserve Separation from GodWhy do bad things happen to good people? This week, we begin a series of ten biblical insights that address this question, including how each of us has forged a gap in our connection with God (Isaiah 59:2). When He blesses us with an eternal relationship with Him, we receive more than we deserve.2020-08-3127 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseHigher Ways with Pat DobbinsJesus taught that in this world, we will have trouble, but we can take heart in our relationship with Him. This week’s guest has lived those words through unspeakable tragedies, only to discover the truth of God’s promise to walk through the valley with us in order to bring His restoration to a lost and hurting world.2020-08-2427 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseTeaching Teens with Dane KruseThis week, my cousin, Dane Kruse, family connections pastor at County Line Church of God, stops by to share his story and the most prevalent issues facing our students today. This is a must-watch for anyone with children at home!2020-08-1727 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseThe Ten Dramandments with Ernie BojrabAs a father of four daughters, I have coached girls in sports most of my life. My good friend, Ernie Bojrab, state championship football coach and father of an awesome young woman who was the Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette Glass Spike award-winner for the volleyball player of the year, joins us to discuss the God-given differences in female athletes and how to coach and compete with Christ-centered excellence.2020-08-1027 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseEntrepreneurial Leadership with Dr. Sherilyn EmbertonThis week, my good friend, president of Huntington University Dr. Sherilyn Emberton, joins us to share her story and offer vivid insights on Christ-centered leadership. She is one of the most innovative leaders in higher education today.2020-08-0327 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseKeep the Faith with Nate TatmanWhen God prompts you toward something new in your life, how long do you wait before taking action? This week's guest is a rapid Holy Spirit-responder. His sensitivity to God's leading has guided him from the marketplace to ministry and now to a different hemisphere. You will be inspired by his story!2020-07-2727 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseLove Shares and Cares with Kelsey HerberWhat is the opposite of love? While many would see it as hate, the answer might actually be apathy. This week, my daughter, Kelsey, stops by to discuss our source of love and the inspiration He provides.2020-07-2027 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseLeaning in with Sarah WestfallThis week's guest is a longtime friend of mine who is an amazing wife, mother, author, speaker, blogger, podcaster, and Christ-follower. She stops by to share the most challenging moments of her life where God met her face-to-face.2020-07-1327 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseRailroad with Michelle and Jensen SnyderThis week, recording artist, Jensen Snyder, and her mother Michelle share their message of God's healing and ministry through music.2020-07-0627 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseWhat Fully Surrendered Leaders Embrace with Kelly ByrdAs we prepare for the 2020 Global Leadership Summit, August 6-7, Kelly Byrd stops by to discuss four amazing leadership traits.2020-06-2927 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseMy Everything with Niyoki ChapmanFrom the depths of her pain, recording artist, Niyoki Chapman, who had toured with Prince, penned these timeless lyrics:"It feels like the walls are caving in and I can't escape. I'm trying to catch my breath so I don't suffocate. I'm hurt and confused but holding on cuz I know he'll never leave me alone. Although right now I see less sunshine and more rain, but it'll be over soon so I'll Praise Him In My Pain!”—Praise Him In My Pain 2020-06-2227 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseLeadership Culture with Ben MilesAmidst our pandemic and the need for a unifying voice of healing, our communities benefit from the wise leadership of my very good friend, Ben Miles, president of Parkview Regional Medical Center and Affiliates. A believer, husband, and father of three daughters, his insights to the Holy Spirit’s guidance during life’s transitions are powerful for any leader. It doesn’t hurt that he looks like Superman.2020-06-1527 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseThe Marriage Pyramid with Kelsey HerberMarriage is like a pyramid with the husband and wife at the bottom and Christ at the top. The closer they grow to Christ, the closer they grow to each other.2020-06-0827 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseIntentional Pursuits with Larry Lance & Mitch KruseSo many of us ask God what He wants us to do next, but we rarely prioritize listening to His still small voice. My good friend, Larry Lance, senior advisor and president emeritus of Northern Indiana Youth For Christ, sits down with us to share an incredible encounter with his Heavenly Father when he took the time to hit the pause button on the busyness of life and listen. You will not want to miss what God said during this transition in Larry’s life when he focused on God's will for the next steps of his journey.2020-06-0127 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseFaithful with Denny MillerThis week’s guest is an extremely gifted Bible teacher. His passion for God has created a thirst for His Word, which has motivated him to teach and shepherd God's people. Underneath his humility is an amazing story God has used to lead many people to Christ through his position as lead pastor of Emmanuel Community Church in Fort Wayne where he has led dozens of educational trips to Israel.2020-05-2527 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseShame with Kelsey HerberGuilt says, “I did wrong.” Shame says, “I am wrong.” God is not a god of shame. Before you are too quick to dismiss whether you struggle with shame, you might want to take this week’s test and learn what the Bible teaches about the topic.2020-05-1827 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseIf Only It Were a Piece of Cake with Christy CabeThis week, author and speaker, Christy Cabe, shares her powerful story and the deep insights she has gleaned along the way.2020-05-1127 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseLIVE with Dr. Cedric Walker, Sr.After losing 80 percent of his congregation from a series of foolish choices, this week's guest experienced God's transformation to become a leader in restoring our community through Joshua's Temple and Joshua's Hand Ministries. God met him in the valley, so he would do the same with those in need, guiding them to economic, social, and spiritual freedom in Christ. Teaching the Bible so that parishioners will live, invest, value, and expect God's best for them, he brings a fresh, entrepreneurial approach to ministry.2020-05-0427 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseTyler-Strong with Tony and Kelly TrentLegendary ESPN SportsCenter Anchor and Golf Host Scott Van Pelt insightfully described the eldest son of this week's guests: "Tyler's unshakable faith in Jesus Christ was the source of his strength in the face of a fight that could have extinguished it. His hope in sharing his story and his faith is that they might strengthen yours." You will not want to miss this incredible story only God could write.2020-04-2727 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseDating, Marriage, and Sex (1 Corinthians 13) with Kelsey HerberDating, marriage, and sex challenge our deepest vulnerabilities. However, God desires that we experience intimacy, fulfillment, and wisdom in His design for our lives. Everyone wants to know and be fully known. That's intimacy, the connection of our innermost being with another. Nestled in his teaching about how we are called to steward our spiritual gifts, Paul revealed the ultimate intimate experience in the Bible's love chapter: "For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Not I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully...2020-04-2027 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseI Am Who God Says I Am with Tawana and Cierra IsabelJesus conquered death so that we may have eternal and abundant life. His resurrection is a proven historical fact evidenced by His empty tomb. Each of us must respond to the pursuit of His Holy Spirit who meets us wherever we are to provide His gracious gift of life when we surrender to Christ in faith and repent of our sin. None of us is beyond the reach of the arm of our Heavenly Father. This mother and daughter transparently share how He met them amidst their addictions and pain to restore their lives and lead them to bringing Christ's...2020-04-1327 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseRemembering Rowan with Marc & Delaney BaumannWhen the natural chronology of life is out of order, everything seems to fall apart. A parent should never have to bury their child. Still, God can supernaturally redeem any tragedy we surrender to Him, as He walks through the valley with us, shaping our hearts to be like Christ's.2020-04-0727 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KrusePrison Voice with Ricardo RosasFrom running one of the midwest's largest illegal drug operations to giving his testimony throughout the Western Hemisphere, this week's guest has been through the fire where he heard the voice of God. Then everything changed.2020-03-3027 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseLeadership Reflections with Rev. Anthony PaytonFew have ever experienced the trials and triumphs of this week's guest. After illegal activity as a young man on the streets that led to imprisonment, escape, and a suicide attempt, God brought a fugitive from justice to Bible college and the pulpit to plant churches who share the restorative message of Jesus Christ. In today's uncertain times, we can discover true inspiration and hope in his transformation, including the founding an international business. His life is truly a miracle of his Heavenly Father.2020-03-2427 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseHeavenly Father with Kelsey HerberDoes the word father immediately conjure up an emotion inside you? When we hear it spoken, we seem to feel a strong electrical current through our inner beings as a result of our encounters, or lack of them, with our earthly patriarch. Whether our dads were present or absent, peaceful or volatile, faithful or adulterous, we can focus on our Heavenly Father who brings us as believers into His loving family and uses us to draw others to Christ.2020-03-1727 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseWe Carry Kevan with Kevan ChandlerThis week's guest is flat-out amazing! Whereas many would choose to see themselves as a victim, he has chosen to be a victor. Accordingly, God has taken his willing heart and initiative to impact the world. What began with a tour of city sewers led to hikes throughout Europe and China, garnering the attention of 40 million people, including Ashton Kutcher, Tim McGraw, and Will Smith. You will not want to miss the inspirational life of this author, speaker, counselor, and nonprofit founder!2020-03-0927 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseOh Goodness with Maria Hatch-BowersockI've known this week's guest since she was a young girl when I served as a teaching pastor at Blackhawk Ministries. Enduring more than any woman should ever experience at her age, including the loss of her mother and father in a tragic plane crash, she has chosen to share her passion for Christ to help women find identity and purpose in Him through Named Free Ministries. Both her mother and her Heavenly Father are clearly evident in her spirit.2020-03-0327 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch Kruse4 Principles of Coaching Female Athletes with Kelsey HerberUsually, if a coach of female athletes corrects the team, each girl attributes the perceived criticism to herself. However, if the same scenario occurs with men, most players think the coach is talking about one of their teammates. This week, my daughter Kelsey, Head Coach of Huntington University Volleyball, will discuss how to wisely lead women in sports.2020-02-2427 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseGod, Use Us with Olga PetrosyanThis week's guest takes us across the globe to experience her amazing journey to Christ and how He revealed His plan for her life, all through the ministry of a family who responded to God's call as church planters in Russia. This is a story only God could write.2020-02-1727 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KrusePaying It Forward with Duane DuCharmeThis week, my good friend and mentor, Duane DuCharme, recaps his riveting story, from being abandoned by his alcoholic father, dropping out of high school despite being a premier athlete, a stint in the U.S. Navy, then hustling to make a living playing cards and shooting pool to starting a business and becoming one of the wealthiest men in the United States. Still, the burgeoning bank accounts, exotic automobiles, private aircraft, and oceanfront mansions were not enough to satisfy the emptiness in his soul. As he leveraged his assets with debt to acquire more wealth, a financial crisis and...2020-02-1027 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseFaithfully Fitted with Jay ChapmanWe have an incredible opportunity to experience the amazing story of former Cincinnati Bengal and Syracuse University great, Jay Chapman, as he shares his journey to a fully surrendered relationship with Jesus Christ. Jay also offers insights to pursue excellence in serving God and others through ministry, family, and business.2020-02-0327 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseDead on Arrival with Kevin KranerAfter an automobile accident on his twenty-first birthday, Kevin Kraner was pronounced dead on the scene, but then he came back to life. This week, he shares what happened during that time period and how it affected the rest of his life, including the most difficult battle he would face.2020-01-2728 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseThe Turning Point with Brian MondsEach day, our journey on this side brings us to a Y in the road representing a choice. That decision will either be wise or foolish and determine our next steps. One or two choices can radically alter the course of our lives.2020-01-2227 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseTransformed with Ellen SnyderThis week, my longtime friend vulnerably shares how God orchestrated the final days of her cousin to experience Christ's redemption plus a bonus miracle, fulfilling her promise to share his faith journey.2020-01-1427 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseCrossroads 37 with Stuart KruseThis week, my brother Stuart, senior pastor of County Line Church of God, the movement co-founded by our great-great-grandfather 122 years ago, describes the vision God has placed in his heart and how it continues to be followed by God's provision.2020-01-0627 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KrusePoint of Decision with Rob KeeFrom a near-death experience, followed by his commitment to Christ, God led this week's guest through a successful career in the oil industry to pastoring a church that became his denomination's largest membership per capita in two states. Today, he coaches leaders in both arenas. You will not want to miss his sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and the subsequent wisdom revealed in his writings and teachings about conversational intelligence.2019-12-1627 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseCitywide Worship with Dave FrinckeWhen we recognize God's vision is followed by His provision, we are free to discover our true identity in Christ and surrender every moment to Him. This week's guest learned this firsthand in co-founding a movement that has spanned across the globe.2019-12-1627 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseWalk Humbly with Beth FisherHave you ever asked God, "What do you want me to do?" That question burned in the heart of this week's guest until she discovered His answer.2019-12-0327 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseHolding on to What is Good with Tim SmithFresh off his Fort Wayne mayoral campaign, MedPro senior vice president of operations and technology Tim Smith shares his journey of faith through family, friendships, challenges, and career. His authenticity and transparency will draw you closer to the heart of God.2019-12-0327 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseOn the Strength of God with Josh CollinsStrength and conditioning coach, podcast host, entrepreneur, and good friend, Josh Collins, stops by this week to share his amazing story and how God is using him to train athletes to compete at the highest level.2019-11-1327 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseIn the Palm of His Hand with Dana Baker and Pastor Gary AusbunThis week's father-daughter duo are portraits of trusting God in all circumstances. While experiencing unspeakable tragedies, they chose to praise Him amidst life's storms. You will not want to miss their heart-wrenching story and how God met them in their deepest pain to restore their hearts to be even more like Christ's.2019-11-1327 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch Kruse1 John | Prologue: 3 Connections of Life (1 John 1:1-4)In a world filled with darkness, hate, and death, the Apostle John taught God is Light, Love, and Life. Join us on a journey through 1 John: Connecting with God and Others.2019-11-0527 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch Kruse1 John | Connecting with God and Others: Walking in Light or Darkness (1 John 1:5-7)Has darkness engulfed an area of your life that you need to surrender to Christ? Three of my good friends sit down to discuss three illuminating Bible verses, as they authentically share their struggles with darkness and the Light they turned to in order to find freedom.2019-11-0527 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch Kruse1 John | Connecting with God and Others: Authentic Light (1 John 1:8-2:2)Why is it so difficult for us to admit making a mistake? Three wise friends join me to address this question, as well as the consequences of harboring sin versus the freedom and restoration available to us when we confess it. You will not want to miss their insights!2019-11-0527 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch Kruse1 John | Connecting with God and Others: Intimacy with the Light (1 John 2:3-11)Why is obedience God's love language? This week, we address this question as we continue our series through 1 John. If you haven't joined us in our journey, please consider reading all five chapters of 1 John each day for the next thirty days. You will experience a deeper intimacy with God as He continues to transform your heart. In a world filled with darkness, hate, and death, He truly is light, love, and life.2019-11-0527 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch Kruse1 John | Connecting with God and Others: 3 Stages of Light | 3 Shades of Darkness (1 John 2:12-17)Do you desire control, satisfaction, or achievement apart from God's design? Power, pleasure, and pride are the world's motivators. When we pursue them at all costs, we find ourselves stumbling in darkness. However, God offers His light that illuminates hope in every aspect of our lives when we fully surrender to Christ.2019-11-0527 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch Kruse1 John | Connecting with God and Others: Counterfeit or True Light (1 John 2:18-29)In our world today, we experience a potpourri of worldviews. Oftentimes, we pick and choose what we like best from different schools of thought in order to make our own philosophy. This is called, syncretism. Two thousand years ago when John wrote his letter to believers in Christ, the scene was similar. Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit combined with his front row seat to the teachings of Jesus, the apostle established characteristics of a Christ-centered perspective versus one that was opposed to Him.2019-11-0527 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch Kruse1 John | Connecting with God and Others: God's Love and its Barrier (1 John 3:1-10)Have you ever thought about how much God loves you? His infinite grace seems impossible for us to fathom, but the Apostle John described it powerfully, using an illustration that still connects with any parent today.2019-11-0527 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch Kruse1 John | Connecting with God and Others: Loving One Another (1 John 3:11-24)We would all agree with the Apostle John's teaching that hate destroys and love builds, but are we keenly aware of how subtly hate enters our hearts? John calls us to examine our actions, which demonstrate what we truly believe.2019-11-0527 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch Kruse1 John | Connecting with God and Others: The Test for True Love (1 John 4:1-6)How do we recognize the Holy Spirit's voice? This is just one of the questions we will address as we examine the Apostle John's teaching to discern authentic love, which is diametrically opposed to how our culture generally defines it. We will also discuss the necessity for wisdom to guide our teens through their use of smart phones, the web, and social media.2019-11-0527 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch Kruse1 John | Connecting with God and Others: Love's Source and Strategy (1 John 4:7-21)Jesus Christ paid a debt He did not owe because we owed a debt we could not pay. Our sin created that debt. Out of His great love for us, God offered all in Christ. Now, each of us must determine whether we will accept our Creator's incomparable generosity and receive His Spirit to travel a new journey, one of redemption, forgiveness, restoration, and transformation.2019-11-0527 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch Kruse1 John | Connecting with God and Others: God's Love Language (1 John 5:1-12)Our culture bombards us with the message not to fully trust God and certainly not to obey Him. However, we experience God's best for our lives when we do both.2019-11-0527 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch Kruse1 John | Connecting with God and Others: How to Experience Eternal Life (1 John 5:13-21)In a world filled with darkness, hate, and death, Jesus Christ is light, love, and life. We invite you to take the 1 John challenge and read it in its entirety every day for the next thirty days. You will experience intimacy with God in a tangible way.2019-11-0527 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseWholehearted with Tinisha WeigeltThe Scriptures reveal a repeated theme of God searching for wholehearted followers. Our Creator is not interested in partial commitment; rather, He desires that each of us fully surrender our hearts to Christ with no holdbacks. This week's guest is a portrait of wholehearted devotion, regardless of the circumstances. You will be inspired by her powerful story. I'm thankful she influences both our community and our leaders in Washington D.C.2019-10-2327 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseFour:10 with Tammy CraneHas God ever prompted you to serve someone you have never encountered? That's what happened to this week's guest, and it became a nonprofit ministry.2019-10-0827 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseOne Step at a Time with Marilyn MillerDo you ever feel like you learn to manage one of life's most difficult challenges only for another to begin? This week's guest has experienced an intensity of pain, drawing her to trust in God, who continues to walk through the journey with her each step of the way, providing unparalleled purpose in ministering to others.2019-09-2527 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseThe Knock on the Door with Aaron and Janell LaneAaron and Janell Lane are powerfully impacting the residents of southeast Fort Wayne through their amazing ministry. You will love how God fashioned their hearts, united them together, and provided a platform to advance His Kingdom.2019-09-1227 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseIn Spirit and Truth with Isaac NorrisIsaac Norris is a gifted musician, vocalist, and pastor anointed by the Holy Spirit to lead worship at Pathway Community Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Isaac's journey has not been spared of pain, but God has used all the events in his life to glorify the King of kings.2019-08-2827 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseThe Pathway with Ron WilliamsKing David wrote about the most difficult time each one of us would experience when he described the darkest valley, the valley of the shadow of death. He penned that we would not need to be afraid because God would walk with us, providing His comfort (see Psalm 23:4). Ron Williams, founding and senior pastor of Pathway Community Church, sits down to share with us his journey through the darkest valley with his wife Laura, their children, and the Comforter.2019-08-2227 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseSeeking Peace with Gordon BellThis week, my good friend and mentor, Gordon Bell, founder of The Midland Group and author of Discover Your Next Best Step, sits down with me to share how God has used his latest book to impact many lives and what he has learned along the way.2019-08-0827 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseTransformative with Rob WallstromWhen a leader grows, everyone wins. That has been the case with this week's guest. I have enjoyed the privilege of serving on the Global Leadership Summit board with Rob Wallstrom, CEO of Vera Bradley, who will share his unique and fascinating journey in retail as a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ.2019-07-2527 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseFearless with Mark and Amber ArcherRegardless how far we have fallen into sin, we are never beyond the reach of Almighty God (see Isaiah 59:1). This is where our two guests found each other. Mark had grown up in the church, but pushed away, as life's challenges seemed to engulf his spirit. Amber had not known Christ, so someone had to show her the way when a fatal car accident had altered the course of her life.2019-07-2527 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseBridge of Grace with Javier MondragonFrom a life of crime, growing up in street gangs outside Mexico City, to the senior pastor of Many Nations Church and founder of Bridge of Grace Compassionate Ministries Center in Fort Wayne, Jaiver Mondragon's story of restoration is one only God could write.2019-06-1327 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseDo Or Die with Anthony PondsOne decision can alter a life. That's what Anthony Ponds learned as a college freshman returning home from the summer. He would later be faced with another choice that would transform, not only his life, but the lives of countless others.2019-06-0627 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseThe Value of Vulnerability with Kelsey Herber (Part 1)My daughter, Kelsey, completed her Master of Arts in Counseling Degree at Huntington University where she is the Head Volleyball Coach for the Foresters. Recently, she spoke at the University's chapel service about the power of authenticity and taking risks in our relationships, including with God. As I listened, captivated by her insights, I knew I wanted her to share them with you.2019-05-2327 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseThe Value of Vulnerability with Kelsey Herber (Part 2)When you consider the concept of vulnerability, what do you feel? Many of us fear the risk of transparency in our relationships. This week, my daughter, Kelsey, the head coach of Huntington University Volleyball and graduate of her master's degree in family counseling, examines whether Jesus practiced vulnerability.2019-05-2327 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseThe Value of Vulnerability with Kelsey Herber (Part 3)How are love and vulnerability connected? My daughter, Kelsey Herber, will shed light on the answer to that question, including four amazing insights she gleaned from her friend and mentor, Pastor Craig Eakright.2019-05-2327 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseRestoration Theology | Theology Proper: The Study of GodTheology is the study of God. Its root stems from Theos, meaning, "God," and logos, meaning "word, reason, or discourse." Theology can be categorized into four general areas: Biblical, Historical, Homiletical, and Systematic.2019-05-2327 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseRestoration Theology | Anthropology: The Study of ManGod designed each of us in His image. However, in our fallenness, we pursue life apart from Him; yet, He continues to lovingly reach inside our hearts.2019-05-2327 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseLiberty with Lilly KruseThis week, my daughter, Lilly, shares her freshman experience as an outside hitter for the Liberty University Flames volleyball program. She offers insights into honoring God through competition, training, communication, perseverance, and the resulting comaraderie of a team surrendered to Christ. Please invite any aspiring or current college athlete in your life to listen.2019-05-1627 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseSEND with Josh Humberger, Nick Wilson, and Tim Kruse 2019-05-0927 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseAuction Stories (2) with Dean and Stuart KruseThis week, I have the privilege of sitting down with father Dean and my brother Stuart Kruse to discuss some of our unique experiences working together in a family auction business. I hope you enjoy your time with us, this Labor Day Weekend.2019-05-0227 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KrusePathways with Stuart and Dean KruseI asked my dad and brother, Dean and Stuart Kruse, to join me for another half hour in front of the camera to discuss our different directions since the sale of our company fourteen years ago and how God has impacted each of our lives.2019-05-0227 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseChampion for Life with Lilly KruseIs it possible to worship God through competitive sports? Join me and my daughter Lilly as we sit down and address that question, unpacking a biblical vision, mission, and values for athletics.2019-01-0927 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KrusePersonal Strategic Plan with Kelsey KruseFew of us would drive to a destination several hours away without first getting directions from a GPS. However, we rarely develop a strategic plan to reach our desired destination in life. Zig Ziglar said, "Failing to plan is planning to fail."2019-01-0927 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseStreet Smarts from Proverbs with Kelsey Kruse (Part 1)Mitch was standing in the baptism waters with an addict who had surrendered her life to Christ as Savior and Lord because she had heard the wisdom of the Scriptures taught in a relevant way. At that moment he experienced how the Holy Spirit uses God's wisdom to restore each of us. This week, Mitch sits down with his daughter, Kelsey, to discuss our need for God's wisdom as we explore the twelve-fold purpose of Proverbs.2018-09-1927 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseStreet Smarts from Proverbs with Kelsey Herber (Part 2)Mitch was standing in the baptism waters with an addict who had surrendered her life to Christ as Savior and Lord because she had heard the wisdom of the Scriptures taught in a relevant way. At that moment he experienced how the Holy Spirit uses God's wisdom to restore each of us. This week, Mitch sits down with his daughter, Kelsey, to discuss our need for God's wisdom as we explore the twelve-fold purpose of Proverbs.2018-09-1927 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseRepentance with Stuart KruseMitch's brother, Stuart Kruse, Senior Pastor of County Line Church shares from his heart the life-changing power of repentance.2018-09-1927 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseReal Men Connect with Dr. Joe Martin and Mitch Kruse (Part 2)Dr. Joe Martin, founder and creator of Real Men Connect, served over 22 years as an award-winning educator, international speaker, author, and educational consultant. However, at the height of his teaching and speaking career, he wasted his wealth, risked his health, ruined his marriage, and disappointed his family. You won't want to miss Dr. Martin's incredible restoration story as he experienced a Road to Damascus encounter that forever changed his life.2018-09-1727 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseReal Men Connect with Dr. Joe Martin and Mitch Kruse (Part 1)Dr. Joe Martin, founder and creator of Real Men Connect, served over 22 years as an award-winning educator, international speaker, author, and educational consultant. However, at the height of his teaching and speaking career, he wasted his wealth, risked his health, ruined his marriage, and disappointed his family. You won't want to miss Dr. Martin's incredible restoration story as he experienced a Road to Damascus encounter that forever changed his life.2018-09-1727 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KrusePassion with Chris Mosley and Mitch KruseFounding pastor of Grace Christian Church, Chris Mosley unpacks passion in athletic competition and ministry. His words are priceless for all of us, especially young athletes.2018-09-1727 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseOur Secrets Keep Us Sick with Chelsea Alt and Mitch KruseOn this side of life, we navigate the wake of sinful choices, both our own and those committed by others. As a result, we have a tendency to either run toward God or run away from Him. This week's guest attempted to run away from God, only to be shocked by an unanticipated encounter.2018-09-1727 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseLifeline with Mark, Colleen, Zach Terrell, and Mitch KruseGod wants to multiply His heart through us and into the next generation. Mark and Colleen are living portraits of how He accomplishes this at home and in the marketplace. As CEO of Lasting Change, Inc., Lifeline Youth and Family Services, and Crosswinds, Mark has been used by God to impact thousands of families throughout the world.2018-09-1727 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseJesus Loves Me with Angela Presley and Mitch KruseNone of us knows how we will walk through the valley of the shadow of death until we are in it. This week, Angela Presley vulnerably shares her journey of losing her seventeen-year-old daughter, Alonna, to a stray bullet during a bonfire and how Christ continues to walk with her through the ministry, Alonna's Song.2018-09-1727 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseHeaven with Al Saylor and Mitch KruseMitch sat in a restaurant booth across from Al Saylor as he shared his incredible experience with God. Mitch knew then, he wanted Al to share it with you.2018-09-1727 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseHe Knows Your Name with Linda Znachko and Mitch Kruse (Part 2)Linda Znachko is the founder of He Knows My Name ministry and author of the nationally recognized award-winning book, He Knows Your Name: How One Abandoned Baby Inspired Me to say YES to God.2018-09-1727 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseHe Knows Your Name with Linda Znachko and Mitch Kruse (Part 1)Linda Znachko is the founder of He Knows My Name ministry and author of the nationally recognized award-winning book, He Knows Your Name: How One Abandoned Baby Inspired Me to say YES to God, as seen on the Steve Harvey Show.2018-09-1727 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseFeed My Sheep with Kelly Byrd and Mitch KruseKelly Byrd stops by to offer three of Jesus' insights for leaders.2018-09-1727 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseEight Barriers to Kingdom Growth with Chris Mosley and Mitch KruseTwo thousand years ago, Jesus gave the ultimate message on spiritual leaders creating obstacles to kingdom growth. Today, we can still benefit from His incredible insights.2018-09-1727 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseDestiny with Karen Staton and Mitch KruseGod met this week's guest at her lowest point and gave her a vision for ministry to the inner city of Fort Wayne. She is living proof of His desire for all believers. Don't miss her amazing story of restoration.2018-09-1727 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseGame Changer with Kirk Cousins and Mitch KruseKirk Cousins, NFL franchise quarterback, shares how his faith in God leads him to lead and inspire others.2018-09-1727 min

The Restoration Road with Mitch KruseCatch A Star with Tamika Catchings and Mitch KruseTamika Catchings overcame seemingly insurmountable odds to play 15 years for the Indiana Fever where she won a WNBA championship, WNBA Most Valuable Player Award, WNBA Finals MVP Awards, five WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Awards, and four Olympic gold medals. She is one of only 9 women to win an Olympic Gold Medal, an NCAA Championship, and a WNBA Championship.2018-09-1327 min