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Breaking Thru the NoiseEpisode 77 - Ashes and PrayersThis episode was recorded the day before Ash Wednesday, 2026 or as it is listed on the church calendar, Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday if you are in New Orleans, LOL!). Mark and Charla talk about Ash Wednesday and their preparations for the Lenten Season. The discussion centers around the importance of intentional and consistent prayer during Lent as we see God working in our lives. Mark talks about his adoption during this season of Centering Prayer, a practice of silent prayer and solitude to hear God and rest in his presence. This is a great...
2026-02-1826 min
Legends of the CueMitch Laurance - Part 2 (From SNL to the Spotlight: Mitch Laurance’s Hollywood Twist )In Part 2 of our conversation with actor and sports broadcaster Mitch Laurance, Mitch takes us deeper into the improbable zigzags that turned a behind-the-scenes job at Saturday Night Live into a front-row seat to entertainment history—and ultimately, into a life on camera.Mitch starts where most origin stories don’t: as a production “gopher” in the early days of SNL, absorbing the chaos, the pressure, and the genius up close. But week by week, opportunity finds him. He becomes a researcher for the writers, hunts down film and music clips, calls cues from the control...
2026-02-1729 min
Legends of the CueMitch Laurance - Part 1 (From Queens to Studio 8H: Mitch Laurance’s Wild Turn Toward “Saturday Night Live”)In this opening chapter of our multi-part conversation, Mitch Laurance takes us all the way back—before the bright lights of television, before the broadcast booth, before the roles that made his career a near-constant highlight reel—back to a simpler time on the south shore of Long Island.Born in Queens and raised in Hewlett, Mitch shares what it really felt like growing up as an identical twin: the built-in best friend, the constant competition, the comfort of always having someone to throw a football to, run pass routes with, or battle one-on-one on the backyard hoop...
2026-02-1735 min
Legends of the CueEwa Mataya Laurance - Part 4 (The Win That Mattered Most—and the Life She Chose After Greatness)In the final chapter of our four-part life story with WPBA Hall of Famer Ewa Mataya Laurance, we land where legends are forged: on the road, under the lights, and in the moments that reveal what matters most.Ewa takes us inside a whirlwind era when she was traveling 260 days a year—tournaments, exhibitions, corporate events, and the kind of surreal TV appearances that can pull an athlete away from the very craft that made them famous. It’s a candid look at success: how it arrives fast, demands yes, and quietly reshapes prio...
2026-02-1032 min
Legends of the CueEwa Mataya Laurance - Part 3 (The Perfect Storm: Fame, the WPBA Boom & One More Run)In Part 3 of our four-part Legends of the Cue conversation with pool Hall of Famer Ewa Mataya Laurance, the “Striking Viking” hits the most turbulent—and transformative—stretch of her career.We rewind to 1990–91, the period Ewa calls her finest run: taking over World No. 1, stacking five tour titles, and earning Billiards Digest Player of the Year. But the wins came with weight. Newly divorced and raising her daughter as a single mom, Ewa describes the constant hustle—practice squeezed into basement sessions, tournaments with a child in tow, and...
2026-02-1033 minBreaking Thru the NoiseEpisode 76 - Does Your Church Have a Hub?Today’s show builds on the conversation from Episode 75 as Charla poses the question to Mark: what does a digital strategy look like for a normal church and how do they put it together? Mark answers with a streamlined strategy for the church website as a digital hub for sharing the Gospel and making disciples. They also discuss other digital platforms and the necessity for investing in our online tools to be the church in a digital culture. Resources mentioned in the Episode:Mark Wilson: mark@churchcmo.comChurchcmo.comBook a C...
2026-02-0333 min
Legends of the CueEwa Mataya Laurance - Part 2 (Bunnies, Breakthroughs, and the FBI Raid: Ewa Mataya Laurance Finds Her Fire)Part 2 picks up as Ewa Mataya Laurance—“The Striking Viking”—plants her feet in America with one goal: play pool, and nothing else. From home in Michigan to road trips with her friend Vicky Frechen (Paski), Ewa relives the hustle behind the highlight reels: waitressing shifts, a brief—and doomed—stint in an insurance office (“How did you get here?”), and even landing a job at a Playboy Club, learning the bunny dip while trying to run racks on a bumper-pool table in costume.But the real story is the turning points. Ewa opens up about becoming a young mother...
2026-02-0337 min
Legends of the CueEwa Mataya Laurance - Part 1 (The Striking Viking: Ewa Mataya Laurance’s Leap of Faith)In this first chapter of our four-part life-story series, we welcome one of the most captivating figures ever to pick up a cue: Pool Hall of Famer Ewa Mataya Laurance—the iconic “Striking Viking.” From her earliest days in Sweden, Ewa takes us back to a childhood defined by energy, independence, and a love of sport. She was a goalkeeper in soccer, a force on the basketball court, and—by her own admission—a “control freak” who quickly realized team sports couldn’t match her appetite for precision, responsibility, and self-determination.Then came the moment that changed eve...
2026-02-0337 min
Legends of the CueJerry Briesath - Part 4 (The Teacher’s Legacy: How Jerry Briesath Changed the Way the World Learns Pool)In the powerful final chapter of our four-part Legends of the Cue conversation with Jerry Briesath, we arrive at the heart of a life devoted not just to playing pool—but to teaching it, elevating it, and preserving its future.Widely regarded as the most influential instructor in billiards history, Jerry reflects on how the modern game has evolved—from the decline of nine-foot tables and the rise of technology, to the dramatic sophistication of safety play and break mechanics at the professional level. With the clarity that has defined his teaching career, he explains why...
2026-01-2725 min
Legends of the CueJerry Briesath - Part 3 (The Teacher’s Teacher — Mechanics, Passion, and a Lifetime of Giving Back)In Part Three of our four-part conversation with Pool Hall of Famer and BCA Dean of Master Instructors Jerry Briesath, we dive deep into the heart of what made Jerry one of the most influential teachers the game has ever known: mechanics, curiosity, passion, and an unrelenting desire to help others get better.Jerry explains timeless concepts that still confound players today—why banks on balls near the rail come up short, how sliding changes everything, and why “easy” banks must be overcut. These aren’t tricks or systems, but truths passed down from earlier generations of knowledg...
2026-01-2726 minBreaking Thru the NoiseEpisode 75 - The Small Church SuperpowerToday’s episode addresses a dilemma many churches face in today’s culture of pristinely curated media. “YouTube Envy” is a real thing for many pastors of small (or as we will now call them normal-sized) churches with fewer resources and capabilities to present quality video content. However, Mark and Charla discuss the superpower that these small and medium-sized churches possess and how they can use it. Our goal as the church is to build relationships to connect people with the saving grace of Jesus Christ. No matter what size church you are, you have the tools to make...
2026-01-2034 min
Legends of the CueJerry Briesath - Part 2 (The Delivery Is Everything — Building Players, Systems, and a Teaching Legacy)In Part 2 of our four-part Legends of the Cue conversation with Jerry Briesath, we dive deep into the heart of his instructional philosophy—and the ideas that forever changed how generations of players approach the game.This episode is all about process over results. Jerry explains how his teaching evolved from instinct to system, anchored by one deceptively simple concept: the cue ball on the spot. From that single reference point, he reveals how the cue tip tells the entire story of a player’s stroke, why delivery matters more than the trophy, and how cons...
2026-01-2028 min
Legends of the CueJerry Briesath - Part 1 (The Father of Modern Pool Instruction)In this opening episode of a special four-part series, Legends of the Cue begins the remarkable life story of Jerry Briesath, widely regarded as the father of modern pool instruction and the longtime Dean of the BCA’s Master Instructor program.Born in 1937 in Winona, Minnesota, Jerry’s story starts far from championship tables and teaching platforms. He grew up working at his father’s one-man gas station, pumping fuel for 23 cents a gallon, checking oil by hand, and learning the values of discipline, service, and hard work. As a youngster, his first athletic passion was go...
2026-01-2029 min
Legends of the CuePat Fleming - Part 4 (Forever Is a Long Time)In this powerful and deeply human conclusion to our multi-part conversation, Pat Fleming reflects on a life spent giving more to the game of pool than he ever took from it. Known worldwide as the founder of Accu-Stats, Fleming opens the door to the values, decisions, and moments that shaped both his career and his character.The episode begins with gratitude—gratitude for fans across generations who discovered pool history through his lens, and for a team so committed to the mission that they’d show up even without a paycheck. Pat speaks cand...
2026-01-1324 min
Legends of the CuePat Fleming - Part 3 (The Library, the Booth, and the Moments That Made Pool History)In Part III of our in-depth conversation with Pat Fleming, the Hall of Famer and founder of Accu-Stats pulls back the curtain on the pivotal chapter that reshaped both his life and the future of recorded pool history.Pat walks us through the emotional and practical decision to separate Accu-Stats’ legendary video library from its production arm—a move born from personal loss, hard-earned perspective, and a desire to focus on what mattered most. The result? One of the great win-win stories in cue-sports history: nearly four decades of priceless matches preserved, monetized, and shared with fans worl...
2026-01-1326 min
Legends of the CuePat Fleming - Part 2 (Accu-Stats, Innovation, and the Numbers That Changed Pool Forever)In Part 2 of our in-depth Legends of the Cue conversation with Hall of Famer and Accu-Stats founder Pat Fleming, we dive deeper into the ideas, inventions, and relentless curiosity that forever altered how the game of pool is played, studied, and preserved.Pat takes us behind the scenes of Accu-Stats’ evolution—from single, stationary cameras and silent VHS tapes to groundbreaking commentary, moving cameras, and a production standard that reshaped the sport. He shares the unlikely story of how legendary voices like Billy Incardona, Grady Mathews and Danny DiLiberto helped create an entirely new viewing experience, turning raw...
2026-01-0630 min
Legends of the CuePat Fleming - Part 1 (Counting Cars to Counting Balls: The Early Life)In this opening chapter of a multi-part Legends of the Cue conversation, we sit down with Pat Fleming—the meticulous mind whose lifelong obsession with numbers would ultimately reshape how the game of pool is measured, understood, and preserved.Pat’s story begins far from television lights and world championships, in Paterson, New Jersey, where a young boy spent his days counting cars from a fire hydrant, tracking patterns, and recording results simply for the joy of understanding them. That instinct—to observe, measure, and learn—never left him. From Catholic school classrooms ruled by strict d...
2026-01-0630 min
Legends of the CueMike Sigel - Part 3 (The Art, Science & Fire of a Champion)In this third installment of our multi-part conversation with Hall of Famer Mike Sigel, we dive deeper into the mind of one of the most electrifying champions in cue sports history. With characteristic candor, humor, and razor-sharp recall, Sigel leads us through the gritty realities of the pool circuit—from the early ’70s through his era of dominance—while revealing why only a select few ever truly separated themselves from the pack.Sigel unpacks how conditions, equipment, and formats have reshaped the modern game, explaining why today’s environment compresses the skill gap and makes sustained dominance nearly i...
2025-12-3034 min
Legends of the CueMike Sigel - Part 2 (Life on the Road, The Rise of a Champion, and the Birth of the Modern Pool Era)In the second installment of our multi-part conversation with Billiard Congress of America Hall of Famer Mike “Captain Hook” Sigel, we dive deeper into the wild early years that shaped one of the greatest champions the sport has ever known. This chapter of Mike’s story unfolds on America’s back roads—dusty poolrooms, high-stakes action, rough-and-tumble characters, and the moments of luck, danger, and instinct that forged his competitive edge.Mike takes us inside his six-year run traveling with standout player Larry Hubbard, whose booming personality often became Mike’s shield and springboard in smoky gambling rooms where...
2025-12-3033 min
Legends of the CueMike Sigel - (Mike Sigel’s Billion-Dollar Vision: Inside the Rise of America’s Billiard League)When a true giant of the game speaks, the pool world listens. In this episode of Legends of the Cue, Hall of Fame icon Mike Sigel joins us to unveil the most ambitious billiards initiative in decades—the launch of America’s Billiard League (ABL), coming January 5, 2026. After more than 13 years of development, setbacks, reinvestment, and relentless belief, Sigel pulls back the curtain on a league poised to reshape both amateur and professional pool.Sigel reveals how the ABL was engineered from the ground up to solve the problems that have long plagued competitive leagues—unfair...
2025-12-2335 min
Legends of the CueMike Sigel - Part 1 (Captain Hook Begins: The Making of Mike Sigel)In this captivating first chapter of our multi-part conversation with Billiard Congress of America Hall of Famer “Captain Hook” Mike Sigel, we step into the origins of one of the greatest cue artists the sport has ever known. Named Billiards Digest’s Greatest Living Player of the 20th Century, Sigel joins Allison Fisher, Mark Wilson, and Mike Gonzalez to trace the earliest threads of a life that seemed destined for the game—even before he knew the game would define him.Sigel takes us back to Rochester, New York, where a childhood built around tennis, schoolya...
2025-12-2333 min
Legends of the CueKelly Fisher - Part 6 (Champion, Leader, and Legend)In the inspiring finale of our six-part “Legends of the Cue” series with Kelly Fisher, MBE, we catch up with one of cue sports’ most decorated champions at the height of her enduring career. Still collecting titles more than three decades after first bursting onto the scene, Kelly reflects on what continues to drive her competitive fire — and when she might finally hang up the cue (spoiler: not anytime soon!).Joined by fellow Hall of Famer Allison Fisher and hosts Mike Gonzalez and Mark Wilson, Kelly offers a candid look into her evolving role as both player and lead...
2025-12-1631 min
Legends of the CueKelly Fisher - Part 5 (Heart, Grit, and Glory)In Part 5 of Legends of the Cue, Kelly Fisher, MBE, opens up about some of the most defining — and deeply personal — chapters of her remarkable journey through the world of professional cue sports. From the thrill of championship glory to life-altering challenges off the table, this episode reveals the resilience, humor, and heart that have shaped one of the game’s great champions.Kelly and her longtime friend and rival, Allison Fisher, revisit the drama of Kelly’s multiple Tournament of Champions victories and her unforgettable World Championship triumphs — including the 2011 10-Ball in the Philippines and the 2012 9-Ball in C...
2025-12-1630 minBreaking Thru the NoiseEpisode 74 - Conversation with a Busy Disciple!Who comes to mind when you hear someone describe a person extremely busy in their career and busy in their own discipleship journey? I think of my friend, Matthew Ralston. Matthew is a committed disciple of Jesus and an active disciple maker, particularly mentoring the faith journeys of young people. Matthew talks about how his career and discipleship pathways are intertwined and focused on the purpose of spreading the Gospel. Oh and he has his own podcast too… Meet my friend Matthew Ralston.Resources mentioned in the Episode:Mark Wilson: ma...
2025-12-0927 min
Legends of the CueKelly Fisher - Part 4 (From Snooker Star to Nine-Ball Queen)In this fourth installment of our Legends of the Cue conversation with Hall of Famer Kelly Fisher, MBE, we follow Kelly’s remarkable leap of faith—leaving behind the world of English snooker to chase a new dream across the Atlantic. With just £400 between her and partner Val, she arrived in America in 2004 armed with little more than determination and a borrowed cue. Within days, she was learning the rules of nine-ball on the fly—and astonishing everyone by finishing runner-up in her very first event.Kelly recounts those early, lean years with her trademark humor a...
2025-12-0934 min
Legends of the CueKelly Fisher - Part 3 (From Billiards to the Big Break)In this third installment of Legends of the Cue, hosts Mike Gonzalez, Allison Fisher and Mark Wilson continue their captivating conversation with Pool and Snooker Hall of Famer Kelly Fisher, MBE, diving into the fascinating — and often funny — years that bridged her snooker stardom and her bold leap into the world of professional pool.Kelly reflects with trademark honesty and humor on her early dominance in women’s snooker — recounting her world titles, the quirky English billiards events that barely drew a handful of entrants, and her love of playing for beautiful trophies rather than prize mo...
2025-12-0934 min
Legends of the CueKelly Fisher - Part 2 (From Snooker Prodigy to the World Stage )In Part 2 of our six-part Legends of the Cue conversation with Pool and Snooker Hall of Famer Kelly Fisher, MBE, we journey through her teenage years as one of England’s most gifted young cueists. With the same grit that would one day define her career, Kelly recalls her early training under coach Lionel Payne, the punishing drills that shaped her stroke, and the discipline that separated her from her peers. From the long blues and line-up routines to her relentless pursuit of perfection, listeners gain an inside look at what it takes to become world-class before ad...
2025-12-0231 min
Legends of the CueKelly Fisher - Part 1 (From Pub Tables to World Titles)In Part 1 of our six-part conversation with cue-sports legend Kelly Fisher, MBE, we trace the roots of one of the most accomplished and respected players in the history of women’s pool and snooker. Co-hosts Allison Fisher, MBE and Mark Wilson join Mike Gonzalez to uncover Kelly’s remarkable beginnings in South Elmsall, England — a working-class town where her parents ran a local pub with a snooker table in the back room that would unknowingly launch a Hall of Fame career.Kelly shares how her lively upbringing — with a mother f...
2025-12-0232 min
Legends of the CueBilly Incardona - Part 6 (Legends Never Die)In this sixth and final chapter of our deep dive into the remarkable life of Billy Incardona, we bring to a close the journey of one of pool’s most colorful and respected figures—a man whose sharp mind, storytelling charm, and love for the game have made him a true legend of the cue.Billy reflects on his lifelong relationship with the sport, from creating his instructional video Common Sense One Pocket to helping shape the design of Diamond Billiard tables. He shares vivid memories of epic road matches, including the now-legendary “Chasing Incardona” story with Ronnie W...
2025-11-2528 min
Legends of the CueBilly Incardona - Part 5 (Hustlers, High Stakes & the Golden Age of Pool)In this fifth installment of our six-part series with legendary cue artist and road warrior Billy Incardona, listeners are treated to a vivid journey through the smoky, cash-fueled pool halls of America’s golden era. With trademark candor and humor, Billy recalls epic encounters with some of the game’s most colorful—and notorious—characters, bringing to life the grit and glory of a bygone hustler’s world.From a wild high-stakes showdown with Weenie Beanie in Detroit to his induction into the One Pocket Hall of Fame, Billy’s storytelling captures bot...
2025-11-2541 minBreaking Thru the NoiseEpisode 73 - Conversation with Rev. Andrew LayIn today’s episode, I have a great conversation with Rev. Andrew Lay, Pastor of Discipleship at Cokesbury UMC in Knoxville, TN. Andrew shares some great insights not only for pastors but also for lay people that are called to serve. He talks about his calling to ministry and the personal commitment he made to that calling. And he gives us insight into how we can be more engaged disciples and better disciple makers.Resources mentioned in the Episode:Mark Wilson: mark@churchcmo.comChurchcmo.comBook a Ca...
2025-11-2529 min
Legends of the CueBilly Incardona - Part 4 (Legends, Hustlers, and the Making of a Champion Mind)In this fourth installment of our six-part deep dive into the extraordinary life of pool legend Billy Incardona, we step inside the smoky rooms, backroom barns, and broadcast booths that shaped one of the game’s sharpest minds and most colorful storytellers.Joined by hosts Mike Gonzalez, Mark Wilson, and Allison Fisher, Billy brings to life the unforgettable characters and moments that defined his years as both player and commentator. He recalls the brilliance and blunt honesty of fellow legends like Grady Mathews and Danny DiLiberto, whose quick wit and unfiltered banter made the commentary booth as en...
2025-11-1846 min
Legends of the CueBilly Incardona - Part 3 (The Hustler's Paradise - the Wild Days of Johnson CityIn this third installment of our six-part conversation with pool legend and all-time hustler Billy Incardona, we dive deep into the wild, unfiltered golden age of American pool — a time when the cues cracked, the cash flowed, and the characters were larger than life.Billy takes us straight into the heart of Johnson City, Illinois, home of the famed Jansco Brothers’ “Hustlers Jamboree.” With his trademark mix of humor and candor, he recalls the smoky taverns, all-night action, and the unforgettable personalities who made the event a gambler’s paradise. From Luther “Wimpy” Lassi...
2025-11-1837 minBreaking Thru the NoiseEpisode 72 - Concord's Dynamic Duo!Today’s episode features a conversation with the “Dynamic Discipleship Duo” of Concord United Methodist Church. Rev. Brooke Hartman and Nicole Morris talk about how they partnered first as Pastor and Lay Person to champion the cultural shift to a Proactive Disciple Making church. They discuss how they worked together and how Nicole’s role transitioned into a staff position. It’s a great conversation about how lay leaders can help drive the disciple making process while taking their own next steps.Resources mentioned in the Episode:Mark Wilso...
2025-11-1144 min
Legends of the CueBilly Incardona - Part 2 (Champagne Eddie, Minnesota Fats & the Greats of the Game)In this captivating second installment of Legends of the Cue: The Billy Incardona Story, co-hosts Mike Gonzalez, Allison Fisher and Mark Wilson continue their deep dive into the colorful, gritty, and often hilarious world of one of pool’s true storytellers and road warriors. "Nine-Ball Billy" pulls no punches as he recalls his early influences, his larger-than-life mentor “Champagne Eddie” Kelly, and the unforgettable characters who shaped the golden age of American pool.From the smoky rooms of Pittsburgh to the legendary Johnson City tournaments, Billy paints vivid portraits of the game’s most iconic figures — the flamboyant...
2025-11-1136 min
Legends of the CueBilly Incardona - Part 1 (The Early Hustle — From Pittsburgh Streets to Poolroom Legends)In this first installment of our six-part conversation with the great Billy Incardona — known to pool fans everywhere as “Nine-Ball Billy” and later the unmistakable voice of Accu-Stats — the Legends of the Cue team dives into the early years of one of pool’s most colorful and enduring figures.Hosted by Mike Gonzalez, Mark Wilson, and Allison Fisher, this episode traces Billy’s roots in Pittsburgh, where a curious nine-year-old first discovered the magic of the game on a makeshift checkerboard table during recess. From that innocent fascination grew a lifelong passion — and a career defined by grit, gamble...
2025-11-1135 min
Legends of the CueMark Kendall - Part 4 (Rock, Rhythm & the Road to the Table)In this powerful conclusion to our four-part Legends of the Cue series with Mark Kendall, guitarist and founding member of the platinum-selling rock band Great White, we dive deep into the stories that shaped his life both on stage and at the pool table. From the adrenaline rush of performing for hundreds of thousands of fans to the quiet intensity of a one-on-one pool match, Kendall reflects on the parallels between music and cue sports — focus, rhythm, and that elusive flow state where everything just clicks.Joined by co-hosts Allison Fisher, ...
2025-11-0437 min
Legends of the CueMark Kendall - Part 3 (Rhythm, Recovery, and the Road Between Music and the Game)In this third installment of Legends of the Cue’s four-part conversation with Mark Kendall, the legendary guitarist and founding member of Great White, we explore the deep parallels between two of his lifelong passions — music and pool. Joined by hosts Mike Gonzalez, Mark Wilson, and Allison Fisher, Kendall opens up about the rhythm of discovery that links his guitar playing to his cue stroke, and how both crafts demand timing, creativity, and relentless discipline.From his early days pounding the pavement with posters and dreams to head...
2025-11-0439 minBreaking Thru the NoiseEpisode 71 - What Does Digital Discipleship Look Like?In today’s episode we continue our discussion of Digital Discipleship in today’s church. Charla is asking more questions around this topic like how do we use social media for more than just marketing and how do we get started implementing a digital discipleship strategy. Mark shares several examples of how to use tools to connect and some simple, specific ideas to get started.We hope this discussion sparks some ideas and interest to explore some new strategies. In today’s culture, if we are going to meet people where they are, then we hav...
2025-10-2832 min
Legends of the CueMark Kendall - Part 2 (Riffs, Road Gigs & Runouts – The Relentless Drive of Mark Kendall)In this second installment of Legends of the Cue with Mark Kendall — famed guitarist, songwriter, and founder of the multiplatinum rock band Great White — we journey deeper into the fire and rhythm of a life shaped by equal parts grit, melody, and cue chalk. From his early days strumming in garages and dreaming beyond backyard gigs, to the electric moment when fate and a record label executive collided in a smoky L.A. club, Mark shares the unlikely path that led him from factory shifts and cover sets to international stages alongside Whitesnake and Judas Priest.Wi...
2025-10-2838 min
Legends of the CueMark Kendall - Part 1 (From Rock Stages to Pool Halls – The Early Years)In this first installment of a captivating four-part series, Legends of the Cue welcomes Mark Kendall — the soulful guitarist and founding member of the multi-platinum rock band Great White, and one of the most accomplished celebrity pool players in the world. Known for his passionate guitar riffs and humble nature, Kendall opens up to hosts Mark Wilson, Mike Gonzalez and Allison Fisher about the fascinating intersections of music, family, and the game of pool that shaped his life.Born into a musical household in Southern California, Mark’s journey bega...
2025-10-2836 min
Legends of the CueKeith McCready - Part 4 (Playing Life on the Edge)In the riveting conclusion of our four-part Legends of the Cue series with Keith “El Diablo” McCready, the legendary shot-maker and showman opens up about the artistry, heart, and hard lessons behind his unforgettable career. From his early days hustling in rough-and-tumble pool halls to his fearless showdowns with icons like Efren Reyes, Keith reflects on the fearless attitude and creative flair that made him both a crowd favorite and a feared opponent.Joined by co-hosts Mike Gonzalez, Mark Wilson, and Allison Fisher, Keith takes listeners inside his singular approach to the game — the “twisting” of balls, the master...
2025-10-2139 min
Legends of the CueKeith McCready - Part 3 (“It’s Like a Nightmare, Isn’t It?” – The Color of Money Years)In this third installment of our four-part Legends of the Cue conversation with the legendary Keith McCready, we dive into one of the most fascinating chapters of his extraordinary life — his unforgettable role as Grady Seasons in Martin Scorsese’s 1986 classic, The Color of Money.Keith takes us behind the scenes of how a real pool hustler from the road found himself sharing the screen — and trading lines — with Paul Newman and a young Tom Cruise. From a serendipitous encounter at the 1985 U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship in Norfolk, Virginia, to a whirlwind Hollywood audition, Keith recounts how his...
2025-10-2138 minBreaking Thru the NoiseEpisode 70: What is Digital Discipleship Anyway?Does the phrase “Digital Discipleship” give you pause, heart burn, or even flat out fear? New technology, like Artificial Intelligence, is grabbing the headlines every day. But we as the church got forced into this fray five and a half years ago when the COVID Pandemic shut down our world. How does all this fit in the church, or even yet, should we allow these technologies into the church?In today’s episode, we discussed what is digital discipleship in the church in the first of two episodes on this to...
2025-10-1433 min
Legends of the CueKeith McCready - Part 2 ("Earthquake” in Action)In this second installment of Legends of the Cue featuring the incomparable Keith “Earthquake” McCready, the stories get wilder, the stakes higher, and the characters larger than life. With his trademark wit and fearless honesty, Keith takes us deep into the gritty underworld of American pool during its most colorful era — where the lights never dimmed, the games never stopped, and the money was always on the line.From marathon gambling sessions at California’s legendary Billiard Palace to encounters with icons like Minnesota Fats, Ronnie Allen, and Danny Di...
2025-10-1439 min
Legends of the CueKeith McCready - Part 1 (The Early Hustle: From Elmhurst to El Diablo)In this first installment of our Legends of the Cue four-part series, hosts Mike Gonzalez, Allison Fisher, and Mark Wilson sit down with one of pool’s most electrifying personalities—Keith McCready—to trace the raw, unfiltered beginnings of a life that could only be described as cinematic.Born in Elmhurst, Illinois, and raised under the California sun, Keith’s early years were anything but ordinary. By age ten, while most kids were trading baseball cards, he was already gambling, running pool tables, and learning the delicate art of survival. After losing his mother at a young...
2025-10-1440 min
Legends of the CueMike Massey - Part 4 (Hall of Fame Honors, Life Lessons, and Lasting Impact)In this concluding episode of our four-part series with the incomparable Mike Massey, we journey through a defining chapter of his extraordinary life in pool. Already recognized as the game’s premier trick shot artist, Mike reflects on the mid-2000s when his career transitioned from peak competition to enduring legacy.We begin with his collaboration with noted author Phil Capelle on Mike Massey’s World of Trick Shots, a groundbreaking instructional book blending precision diagrams, insider tips, and colorful travel stories. From near-miss train rides in Europe to unforgettable exhibition moments, Mike brings his adve...
2025-10-0730 min
Legends of the CueMike Massey - Part 3 (Marathon Runs, Mosconi Memories, and Pool School in Paradise)In this third installment of our four-part conversation with Mike Massey—BCA Hall of Fame inductee, Artistic Pool Hall of Fame member, and the greatest trick shot artist of all time—we continue charting the incredible journey of one of the game’s most colorful and accomplished legends.Mike takes us inside one of his proudest achievements: a grueling 24-hour marathon in Austria where he recorded an astonishing 330 break-and-runs in nine-ball, a feat witnessed live on national television that helped billiards gain recognition as a sport in Austria. From charity marathons pocketing thousands of bal...
2025-10-0730 minBreaking Thru the NoiseEpisode 69 - We are back and it wasn't easy!We are BACK! After a Spring and Summer sabbatical, Charla and I are returning to the podcast to bring you more insight and ideas for proactive disciple making in today’s church.In today’s episode, we discussed the challenges we faced in returning to the podcast after an absence and compared it to the issues our people face in returning to worship. Shockingly, they were quite similar as were the emotions involved. The point is that we need to make sure we are welcoming and hospitable not only to visitors but also our own people that have...
2025-09-3035 min
Legends of the CueMike Massey - Part 2 (From Trials to Trick Shot Triumphs)In this second installment of our four-part conversation with legendary cue artist Mike Massey, we continue to trace the winding road of one of the most fascinating figures in billiards history. From the highs of tournament victories to the depths of personal struggles, Mike shares his remarkable story with unflinching honesty, warmth, and humor.We pick up in the mid-1980s, a time when Massey was rebuilding his life after personal turmoil, finding new love with his wife Francine, and embarking on a life on the road filled with pool cues, dogs, cats, and countless...
2025-09-3033 min
Legends of the CueMike Massey - Part 1 (From Tennessee Hustler to Pool’s Greatest Showman)In this opening installment of Legends of the Cue, we sit down with one of the most colorful and compelling figures the game of pool has ever known—Mike “Tennessee Tarzan” Massey. Widely celebrated as the greatest trick shot artist of all time, Massey is also a fierce competitor, a winner of major nine-ball titles, and a Hall of Fame member whose story reaches far beyond the table.Mike Gonzalez, Allison Fisher, and Mark Wilson guide the conversation as Massey begins to recount a remarkable life shaped by hardship, hustle, and resilience. From a turbulent childhood in Loudon...
2025-09-3040 min
Legends of the CueJohn Schmidt - Part 4 (Breaking Barriers, Breaking Records)After three episodes of stories, lessons, and unfiltered honesty, Legends of the Cue brings you the powerful conclusion to our four-part conversation with one of the most fascinating figures in cue sports: John Schmidt — the man who broke Willie Mosconi’s 65-year-old straight pool high run record.Known to fans as “Mr. 600,” John opens up about the physical and mental toll of chasing greatness, from pounding thousands of balls a day until his body ached, to embracing fitness, nutrition, and even the right shoes and chalk as critical tools of the trade. He recalls the pivotal...
2025-09-2339 min
Legends of the CueJohn Schmidt - Part 3 (The Quest to Best Mosconi)In this third installment of our four-part conversation with pool great John Schmidt—affectionately known as Mr. 600—we journey through the emotional highs and crushing lows that shaped one of the most fascinating careers in cue sports.From flicking cockroaches out of his cereal on the morning of a U.S. Open to hoisting oversized winner’s checks in front of skeptical neighbors, Schmidt’s path to greatness was anything but ordinary. He opens up about the financial struggles and personal setbacks that nearly derailed his career, his surprising refuge in golf, and the critical turning points that bro...
2025-09-2340 min
Legends of the CueJohn Schmidt - Part 2 (Finding His Footing in the Pool World)In part two of our four-part deep dive with “Mr. 600” John Schmidt—the man who broke Willie Mosconi’s legendary 65-year-old straight pool record—we follow his remarkable transition from ambitious newcomer to rising professional.Schmidt pulls no punches as he recalls the leap of faith that sent him on the road with little more than $1,200, a cue, and an old Honda Accord. Along the way, he gained priceless lessons on tough equipment, in hostile rooms, and against opponents of every caliber. He shares how a brutal initiation into one-pocket at the hands of gambling legend Jack Cooney cos...
2025-09-1640 min
Legends of the CueJohn Schmidt - Part 1 (Breaking Barriers, Building Grit)In this episode of Legends of the Cue, Allison Fisher, Mark Wilson, and Mike Gonzalez sit down with one of pool’s modern legends—John Schmidt, affectionately known as “Mr. 600.” Schmidt etched his name in billiards history by surpassing Willie Mosconi’s fabled 526-ball straight pool record, a mark that stood unchallenged for 65 years. But as listeners quickly learn, his story is far richer than a single number.From his humble beginnings in Keokuk, Iowa—born on a bridge, no less—to a childhood shaped by blue-collar toughness and resilience, Schmidt’s path was anything but conventional...
2025-09-1638 min
Legends of the CueLoreeJon Ogonowski-Brown - Part 4 (Laughter, Legacy, and a Legendary Career)In this final installment of our four-part “Legends of the Cue” series with Hall of Fame great LoreeJon Ogonowski-Brown, we celebrate the laughter, the triumphs, and the unforgettable memories that define her remarkable life and career.LoreeJon takes us behind the scenes of her hiatus from the game to focus on family, sharing how raising her children, caddying for her son on the golf course, and bonding with her daughter over horses became her “therapy” away from the table. We follow her inspiring return to competitive play in 2017, capped by a stunning win at the Super Bi...
2025-09-0935 min
Legends of the CueLoreeJon Ogonowski-Brown - Part 3 (Grit, Greatness, and the Golden Era of Women’s Pool)In this third installment of our four-part conversation with Hall of Famer LoreeJon Ogonowski-Brown, we dive deep into the defining years of her remarkable career — a journey marked by triumphs, challenges, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.LoreeJon takes us behind the curtain of professional pool in the 1980s and 90s, recalling the whirlwind of tournaments that carried her from local tri-state competitions to Japan’s celebrated stages, where she became both champion and celebrity. She shares hilarious stories of magazine photo shoots gone wrong, dress codes that stirred controversy, and the unforgettable moments when cama...
2025-09-0935 min
Legends of the CueLoreeJon Ogonowski-Brown - Part 2 (Teenage World Champion and the Rise of a Legend)In part two of our four-part series with BCA Hall of Famer LoreeJon Ogonowski-Brown, we journey back to the early 1980s, when a 15-year-old prodigy from New Jersey stunned the billiards world by capturing the World Straight Pool Championship. That historic win not only earned her a Guinness World Record as the youngest world champion in the sport’s history but also set the stage for an extraordinary career that continues to inspire players today.LoreeJon reflects on the whirlwind of attention that followed—television appearances on shows like That’s Incredible and Big Blue Marble...
2025-09-0234 min
Legends of the CueLoreeJon Ogonowski-Brown - Part 1 (From Basement Beginnings to Queen of the Hill)In this debut episode of our four-part conversation with pool legend LoreeJon Ogonowski-Brown, we go back to the very beginning of a remarkable journey in billiards. A World Pool-Billiard Association Hall of Fame inductee and one of the most decorated players in women’s pool, LoreeJon opens up about her early life, her family’s influence, and how a cue stick in her tiny hands set her on the path to greatness.From her childhood home in Garwood, New Jersey—where a full-sized Gandy table dominated the basement—to her father’s mentorship and clever ingenuity...
2025-09-0240 min
Legends of the CueNick Varner - Part 4 (From World Championships to "White Lightning")In this fourth and final installment of our exclusive Legends of the Cue series with Hall of Fame icon Nick Varner, we bring his extraordinary journey full circle. From the heights of world titles to the challenges of sustaining a career in a sport often overshadowed, Nick’s story is equal parts grit, passion, and perseverance.Nick revisits his late-career triumphs, including capturing his second WPA World Nine Ball Championship at the age of 51 and going undefeated to claim the 2000 World One Pocket Championship. Alongside host Mike Gonzalez and co-host Mark Wilson, he reflects on ho...
2025-08-2638 min
Legends of the CueNick Varner - Part 3 (From Straight Pool to Mosconi Cup Glory)In Part 3 of our four-part conversation with BCA Hall of Famer Nick Varner, we dive into the rich details of his legendary career, exploring the transitions, rivalries, and defining moments that shaped one of the greatest champions in cue sports history.Nick reflects on his early love for straight pool—a game of patterns, precision, and deep strategy—and how it contrasted with the faster, high-pressure rise of nine ball. He shares fascinating insights into the mental shift required to thrive when the sport’s focus moved from methodical runs to the unpredictability of nine ball...
2025-08-2633 min
Legends of the CueNick Varner - Part 2 (From First World Title to an Unmatched Season of Greatness)In Part 2 of our four-part conversation with Billiard Congress of America Hall of Famer Nick Varner, we dive deep into the years when his career shifted into high gear — and he began carving out one of the most remarkable résumés in cue sports history.Nick takes us ringside to legendary match-ups with Minnesota Fats, Hubert “Daddy Warbucks” Cokes, and other colorful characters, sharing the high-stakes gambling culture, sharp banter, and the psychology of playing for your own money. We hear how a divorce, a ranking system, and the release of The Color of Money combined to push...
2025-08-2635 min
Legends of the CueNick Varner - Part 1 (From Farm Fields to Pool's Grand Stage)In this first installment of our four-part conversation with Hall of Fame legend Nick Varner, we trace his remarkable journey from the dusty farmlands of southern Indiana to the glittering lights of pool’s biggest stages. Known as the winningest all-around player in American history, Varner holds world titles in eight-ball, nine-ball, ten-ball, straight pool, and one-pocket — a resume as versatile as it is unmatched.Nick’s story begins with a childhood spent working the family farm, learning discipline behind the wheel of a tractor long before mastering a cue stick. A chance introduction to the ga...
2025-08-2640 min
Legends of the CueMark Wilson - Part 5 (Mosconi Captain, University Coach and Pool Ambassador)In this fifth and final installment of our Legends of the Cue deep-dive with co-host, former Mosconi Cup Captain and player, professional pool player, master teacher, and broadcaster Mark Wilson, we bring the conversation full circle — from the bright lights of international competition to the grassroots of the game he loves.Mark takes us behind the curtain of his Mosconi Cup captaincy, sharing the challenges of managing world-class talent, the psychology of match play, and the small strategic edges — like the all-important lag — that can swing an entire event. With candid storytelling, he reveals the intens...
2025-08-1248 min
Legends of the CueMark Wilson - Part 4 (From Personal Trials to Mosconi Cup Triumphs)In this fourth episode of our special five-part series with Legends of the Cue co-host, former Mosconi Cup captain, accomplished professional player, master teacher, and broadcaster Mark Wilson, we journey through some of the most personal and defining chapters of his extraordinary life in pool.Mark opens up about an unthinkable personal tragedy that nearly ended his career—and how a single spark of resolve set him on a path toward “relentless positivity” and a renewed purpose. We follow his return to the table, his life on the pro tour, and his travels to Hong Kong f...
2025-08-1236 min
Legends of the CueMark Wilson - Part 3 (Road Trips, Mentors & the Making of a Champion)In the third installment of our five-part conversation with former Mosconi Cup Captain, professional pool player, teacher, and broadcaster Mark Wilson, we dive deep into the formative years that shaped his career — on and off the table.Mark’s story picks up in the heat of fierce competition and colorful characters. From life on the road with the fiery Jeff "The Pool Monster" Carter — a player as polarizing as he was talented — to the lessons learned under the watchful (and often demanding) eye of legendary mentor Frank “Sailor” Stellman, Mark shares how these relationship...
2025-08-1234 min
Legends of the CueMark Wilson - Part 2 (The Journey From D-Player to Professional)In this compelling second installment of our five-part Legends of the Cue conversation with renowned player, teacher, and former Mosconi Cup Captain Mark Wilson, we dive deep into the crucible of commitment and the hard-earned lessons that shaped his extraordinary career.From his earliest days at Jerry Briesath’s legendary pool room in Madison, Wisconsin, Mark recalls the struggles of being the worst player in the room—and the obsessive drive to change that. He shares vivid, often humorous stories of self-imposed discipline, like spending hours working on a single shot or denying hims...
2025-08-1238 min
Legends of the CueMark Wilson - Part 1 (The Early Years)Legends of the Cue’s Allison Fisher and Mike Gonzalez sit down with their podcast co-host and one of the sport’s most passionate and respected figures—Mark Wilson—for the first of a compelling five-part conversation that explores a life devoted to the game of pool.From his early days in Moline, Illinois, Mark shares a vivid portrait of growing up in a Midwestern family that valued structure, sportsmanship, and discipline. While baseball was his first love, a chance visit to a local bowling alley—and a glance at the pool tables—would quietly alter his course forev...
2025-08-1231 min
Legends of the CueAllison Fisher - Part 5 (Legacy, Balance and the Final Frame)In the final episode of our five-part deep dive with the incomparable Allison Fisher—aka the “Duchess of Doom”—we reflect on the later chapters of a legendary career that has shaped the world of cue sports. From navigating personal challenges and global pandemics to rediscovering her competitive edge, Allison shares how she’s balanced motherhood, health, and the evolving demands of the game while remaining a fierce and respected competitor.We hear candid reflections on the emotional toll of loss, the comfort of family, and the lifelong pursuit of balance between personal and professional fulfillmen...
2025-08-0838 min
Legends of the CueAllison Fisher - Part 4 (Shifting Gears, Finding Greatness)In the fourth installment of our exclusive five-part conversation with Hall of Fame legend Allison Fisher, the “Duchess of Doom” takes us deeper into the pivotal chapter of her remarkable journey—from reigning queen of women’s snooker in the UK to chasing a new challenge across the Atlantic in the world of professional pool.With candor and clarity, Allison shares the emotional and professional crossroads that led her to leave behind a dominating career in snooker to test her skills against the best in the U.S. pool scene. We explore the boldness behind that dec...
2025-08-0834 min
Legends of the CueAllison Fisher - Part 3 (From Snooker Glory to Pool Dominance)In Part 3 of our compelling five-part series with Hall of Famer Allison Fisher, we explore the pivotal years that marked her transition from snooker stardom in the UK to international dominance in pool. We dive into the stories behind Allison’s record-setting moments, including her iconic first century break by a woman on television and her multiple World Championship titles—moments that built the foundation of her legendary status.We follow Allison through her memorable doubles and mixed doubles triumphs with greats like Steve Davis, and her bittersweet victories over fierce rivals like Karen Corr and Stacey Hill...
2025-08-0837 min
Legends of the CueAllison Fisher - Part 2 (Early World Snooker Titles)In this compelling second installment of our five-part conversation with World Snooker and Billiard Hall of Famer Allison Fisher, we dive into the powerful personal journey that shaped her into one of the most decorated cue sport champions in history.Allison opens up about her early life in England, painting a vivid picture of her upbringing, her parents’ profound influence—both inspiring and complex—and how a dramatic family shift ultimately set her on a path to greatness. From backyard tetherball showdowns with her father to her relentless determination to prove doubters wrong, we uncover the gr...
2025-08-0838 min
Legends of the CueAllison Fisher - Part 1 (The Early Years)In this premier episode of Legends of the Cue, we dive into the first installment of our five part interview beginning with the early life of the most decorated female cue sport athlete in history, World Snooker and Billiard Hall of Famer Allison Fisher. Co-hosts Mike Gonzalez and Mark Wilson, with Allison herself in the hot seat, explore her fascinating journey from a curious, tomboyish child in Peacehaven, England, to a rising star in the male-dominated world of competitive snooker.With charm and wit, Allison recounts her first exposure to the game—watching the iconic Pot Black on...
2025-08-0834 min
Legends of the CueWelcome to Legends of the CueWelcome to "Legends of the Cue" , a pool history podcast featuring interviews with Pool Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and others people of influence in and around pocket billiards. We also plan to highlight memorable pool brands, events and venues. Focusing on the positive aspects of the sport/game, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by WPA and BCA Hall of Fame member Allison Fisher, Mosconi Cup player and captain Mark Wilson, our p...
2025-07-0603 min
The SAFE Leader with Mark McBride-WrightE017: Building Trust in High Risk Environments with Mark McBride-Wright and Mark WilsonIn this powerful episode of The Safe Leader Podcast, Mark McBride-Wright sits down with Mark Wilson, HSE and Operations Director at Offshore Energies UK, for an honest and inspiring conversation on leadership, wellbeing, and the ripple effect of positive change. From giving up alcohol and caffeine to rising through the military ranks, from private soldier to major, Mark shares how personal choices and professional integrity shaped his journey into the energy sector.
Together, they explore what authentic leadership really looks like, why creating a culture of care matters, and how the power of positivity can transform safety...
2025-04-1748 min
Breaking Thru the NoisePodcast Episode 60 - Mark WilsonWhy aren't people connecting with the Church's story?
This is the critical question we need to be asking first in our local churches before we ask how do we get more visitors, volunteers, or whatever. Charla turns the table and interviews host Mark Wilson about his newly published book, Proactive Disciple Making, How to Craft a Strategic Discipleship Plan That Drives Engagement and Vitality. Charla and Mark discuss this question and others around Mark strategy for making disciples in any size church. How do we connect, engage, and then guide people on their discipleship pathway? Listen to Mark discuss these...
2024-10-2230 min
Breaking Thru the NoiseEpisode 42 - 4 Ways to Embed a Discipleship CultureIn our last couple of episodes, we talked about what discipleship looks like from the pew, or from the perspective of members, attenders, and visitors. In today’s episode, we will look at 4 ways that we can embed a discipleship culture in the local church and not only bridge the perception gap, but get people walking over the bridge!
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2024-02-1225 min
Purple Fish: Crucial Conversations on EvangelismNavigating Transition: Time to Go or Time to Grow?In this episode, Mark Wilson explores the tensions associated with ministry transition and provides some questions to ask yourself if you are pondering whether or not it is time for you to leave.
2023-12-0617 minPurple Fish: Crucial Conversations on EvangelismPreach to Reach: Preaching for Congregational Vitality, Part 4 (Enter the Text and Bring Passionate Proclamation)In this brief episode of the Purple Fish Podcast, Mark Wilson continues unpacking his homiletic research by discussing how preachers in thriving congregations engage with the text and proclaim biblical Truth.
2023-10-2708 minPurple Fish: Crucial Conversations on EvangelismPreach to Reach: Preaching for Congregational Vitality), Part 3, Name The Pain & Define the ProblemIn this episode of the Purple Fish Podcast, Mark Wilson continues to unpack his research into the preaching practices of thriving congregations by investigating how preachers can connect and draw meaning from the pain/struggle of their listeners.
2023-09-2609 minPurple Fish: Crucial Conversations on EvangelismPreach to Reach: Preaching for Congregational Vitality, Part 2 (Homiletic Authority)In this episode, Mark Wilson shares insights gained from his research into preaching practices of thriving churches regarding the preacher's believability and authority.
2023-09-1309 minPurple Fish: Crucial Conversations on EvangelismPreach to Reach: Preaching for Congregational VitalityIn this episode, Mark Wilson summarizes his research into the preaching practices of thriving congregations and lists seven common factors he discovered.
2023-08-2211 minPurple Fish: Crucial Conversations on EvangelismPeople Are Not Projects!In this episode, Mark Wilson reminds us that conversion usually happens through a process and provides helpful insight for guiding seekers towards faith in their spiritual journey.
2023-07-2711 minPurple Fish: Crucial Conversations on EvangelismHoliness and Evangelism: An Interview with Bill UryThis episode is a profound conversation between our host Mark Wilson, and Dr. Bill Ury, who serves as the Salvation Army's Ambassador for Holiness regarding the rich relationship between holiness and evangelism.
2023-06-1420 minPurple Fish: Crucial Conversations on EvangelismPreaching for Outreach: An Interview with Lenny LuchettiIn this episode, Mark Wilson and Lenny Luchetti, Lead Pastor of Woodland Church, a thriving congregation in Battle Creek, MI, discuss how pastors can stoke the fire of evangelism in their own hearts, in their people, and in their preaching.
2023-06-0613 minPurple Fish: Crucial Conversations on EvangelismVital Signs Mark Wilson reviews a few commonly overlooked rations church leaders should consider when assessing the big picture of their congregation's health such as:Baptism to AttendanceSeating & Parking CapacityVolunteer to Worship AttendanceNumber of Groups and Classes to AttendanceStaffing RatiosAnd more!
2023-05-2318 minPurple Fish: Crucial Conversations on EvangelismMending for Sending: An Effective Discipleship StrategyToo often, a church's discipleship process is about "fill in the blank" lessons and behavior modification. In this episode, Mark Wilson describes a missional approach to discipleship that authentically meets people where they are, helps them find wholeness/healing in Christ, and deploys these wounded healers into the world as ambassadors of grace.
2023-05-0311 minPurple Fish: Crucial Conversations on EvangelismHow to Make a Better First Impression with Church Guests: An Interview with Greg AtkinsonIn this episode, Mark Wilson interviews Greg Atkinson, Founder and Director of First Impressions, a ministry which helps churches improve their guest services. They discuss the importance of first impressions and simple things churches can do to increase the likelihood that a first time guest will return.
2023-04-2025 minPurple Fish: Crucial Conversations on EvangelismGospel Witness Through the Ages: An Interview with Dr. David GustafsonDescription: In this episode, Mark Wilson interviews Dr. David Gustafson, Chair of Mission and Evangelism at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School regarding his book, Gospel Witness Through the Ages: A History of Evangelism. They discuss inspiring biographies from the book, and how an understanding of the history of evangelism informs our outreach efforts today.
2023-04-0915 minPurple Fish: Crucial Conversations on EvangelismThe DNA of a Thriving Church: Five Essential Characteristics of Churches that GrowIn this episode, Mark Wilson discusses five important factors that must be considered by church leaders who desire to see their congregations grow: Invite, Connect, Deepen, Send, and Worship. He provides some practical suggestions for addressing this issue with leadership teams.
2023-03-2312 minPurple Fish: Crucial Conversations on EvangelismRevival Reactions: Avoiding Revival Ditches and Embracing the JoyIn this episode, Mark Wilson addresses the ditches of self-condemnation and judgmentalism in our reactions to revival, differentiates between expectations and expectancy, and provides insights on cultivating the joy of Jesus.
2023-02-2613 minPurple Fish: Crucial Conversations on EvangelismRevival ReportMark Wilson brings us a report of spiritual awakening among Southern Wesleyan University students and how the current Asbury Revival shares common characteristics with other historic revival movements.
2023-02-1715 minPurple Fish: Crucial Conversations on EvangelismThe Importance of Evangelism (with Mike Hilson)In this first edition of the Purple Fish Podcast, Mark Wilson interviews Mike Hilson, lead pastor of New Life Church, a thriving network of congregations in Maryland, discussing Pastor Mike's new book, The E Word. They explore the importance of evangelism and why it tends to be neglected in churches today.
2023-02-0512 min
Mark KavanaghMark Wilson Sunday Club Mix 101Hi Guys, continuing with Sunday Club mixed series take over with Mark Wilson.
little Bio by Mark Wilson is a Techno and Progressive House DJ from West Cumbria, UK.
I’ve been an avid follower of the UK underground dance scene for over 30 years. My first love was Hardcore and Gabba where I travelled around the country with my mates attending all the major Hardcore raves in the mid 90s such as Rezerection and Helter Skelter. From around 2000 I started to develop a love for Trance, House and Techno and have been obsessed with the scene ever since. My...
2022-10-091h 03
Breaking Thru the NoiseEpisode 23 - Making Great Testimonial Videos with Terrie WinkleAre you struggling to produce impactful videos for your church? Testimonials are most effective videos you can use to engage and impact the lives of your congregation and community. They aren't difficult to create, but there are some tips you need to know to produce quality testimonials. Join me as I interview Terrie Winkle of Cokesbury Church about how she produces great testimonials.
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Connect with Laurel and her social media management business Laurel’s Socials @Laurelsocialsofficial , or by emailing he...
2022-03-0132 min
Breaking Thru the NoiseEpisode 21 - Digital Media Trends the Church Must FaceThe past two years of the pandemic have really accelerated our media consumption online and in my opinion, the church needs to adapt to new ways to present its message to a digital culture. The main media that is driving this content consumption is video. Do you know what the fastest growing social media channel is right now...
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Connect with Laurel and her social media management business Laurel’s Socials @Laurelsocialsofficial , or by emailing her at laurelsocials@gmail.com.
Connect with Mark Wilson, Instagram: @markwvol @churchcmo, Facebook: /markwilson1965, or email Mark at...
2022-02-0116 min
Breaking Thru the NoiseEpisode 20 - Why is No One Watching Your Church's YouTube Videos?Why do I hear from pastors regularly that they are struggling to get viewers of their YouTube videos?
The explosion of video represents a huge opportunity for churches. If you want to connect with more people, expand your reach into the community, and ultimately generate real growth, you should be using video marketing. But churches are struggling to understand the platform and how it works.
On today’s episode we will get some expert advice and insight from a successful YouTube creator that also works with churches and nonprofits. Karis Hortin has built a following over 25k subscribers to her Yo...
2022-01-1130 min
In Search of SanityIn Search of Sanity with Mark Wilson.The Mark Wilson Show reflects Mark’s organic curiosity about people and the world around him. This inaugural show sets the stage for Mark's move to podcasting, looks at the 'Dog Days of Summer' as California rolls from one trial to another tribulation, laments about the hyper-partisanship in America and the latest on BLM in San Luis Obispo.
2020-08-2033 min
Mark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 077: Julia WilsonThis week on the show host Mark Williamson is joined by one of NSW’s best Gridiron players and Comedians Julia Wilson and handling the sound we’ve given her a promotion Jasmine the Intern.
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2014-02-1746 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 011: Julia Wilson and Michael Chamberlin Does the name Jeff the Wiggle mean any thing to you?
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to Julia Wilson and Michael Chamberlin.
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