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Backstage With The Simple ChurchWhy Visit a Prison?!Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell are joined with Pastor Justin Haigler to discuss the message from this week, why the entire Simple Church Staff visited David Wade Correctional Center this week, the Concert for Stroope that raised money for musicians in our area fighting cancer, Chasing Aces restaurant review, and more!
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2026-01-1348 min
The Roys ReportFormer Leader at Josh Howerton’s Church Speaks Out
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According to the Houston Chronicle, hundreds have recently left Lakepointe Church—Josh Howerton’s prominent megachurch in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Now a longtime volunteer leader at Lakepointe, who recently left the church with her family, is speaking out.
Joining host Julie Roys on this edition of The Roys Report is Amanda Cunningham, a former model and actress who became a Christian at Lakepointe Church under former Senior Pastor Steve Stroope.
2024-06-131h 21
The Unfair AdvantageEP 022 | Rick Burge on the Truth About Church Planter Assessments and Building Genuine Partnerships“If you can’t understand who you are, you’re probably misdiagnosing who other people are.” Meet Rick Burge, a dynamic leader and coach with a passion for identifying, developing, and mentoring high-capacity leaders. Rick walks through a detailed list of key characteristics for church planters wanting to build up healthy partnerships. From basic leadership competencies to tips for handling the pressure of planting, Rick guides us thoughtfully through this conversation of healthy church planting.Welcome to Episode 022 of The Unfair Advantage Podcast with Mike Hickerson. EPISODE LINKShttps...
2024-03-0545 min
Moveable DoEpisode #100 - Composer Extravaganza!!To wrap up season seven of Moveable Do, Steve celebrates 100 episodes. You'll hear greetings and updates from 19 former guests - of course including new recordings of their music. Steve also counts down and shares clips from the top 5 episodes of Moveable Do according to listener downloads.
In addition to the amazing music and people you'll hear, Steve also talks about and shares the piece that you've heard as the intro music this season, "Oh Call Him Back to Me."
Thank you to the guests who participated in interviews in season seven!
Z. Randall...
2024-01-161h 51
Moveable DoZ. Randall StroopeMoveable Do welcomes Dr. Z. Randall Stroope to starts off Season Seven!! We talk about growing up on a ranch in the Southwest and the lesson learned from his music teachers while growing up. He also explains how to prepare to conduct an All-State choir. Piece featured on this episode: "Starry Messenger," "We Beheld Once Again the Stars," the third movement of "Hodie! (This Day)," and "Tarantella (Jubilate Agno)." If you'd like to learn more about Z. Randall Stroope and his music, visit https://www.zrstroope.com. For more information about this podcast and access to a full archive...
2023-09-2659 min
Relevant Church PodcastMake Your Treasure Last weekend Carl introduced the first of three "Friends of Relevant" that will be with us this month. This Sunday we welcome Steve Stroope. With God’s help, Steve built an incredible church in Dallas that continues to thrive with next generation leaders, and he has been a mentor to Pastor Carl this year. His wisdom and leadership are well respected and sought after literally all over the world.
2023-09-1729 minRelevant Church PodcastMake Your Treasure Last weekend Carl introduced the first of three "Friends of Relevant" that will be with us this month. This Sunday we welcome Steve Stroope. With God’s help, Steve built an incredible church in Dallas that continues to thrive with next generation leaders, and he has been a mentor to Pastor Carl this year. His wisdom and leadership are well respected and sought after literally all over the world.
2023-09-1729 min
Live Free with Josh HowertonCommunicate in a Christ-Honoring Way • Pastor Steve Stroope | Ep. 135 | Friday August 11, 2023Are you a pouter or a shouter? This episode is all about understanding our communication styles and learning how to use them to honor God and build stronger relationships. The gift of communication that God has bestowed upon us can be used to encourage, provide direction, express anger, and much more.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
2023-08-1108 minLive Free with Josh HowertonConquer Worry God's Way • Pastor Steve Stroope | Ep. 134 | Thursday, August 10, 2023Everyone worries. In this podcast episode, Pastor Steve discusses the topic of worry and provides advice on overcoming it. He emphasizes the importance of obeying God and staying within His will to avoid unnecessary worries. And, by praising God, our worries diminish in comparison to His greatness.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
2023-08-1008 minLive Free with Josh HowertonHow to Determine the Will of God • Pastor Steve Stroope | Ep. 133 | Wednesday, August 9, 2023Will this help or hurt me, will this help or hurt someone else, and will this help or hurt the cause of Christ? In this episode, Pastor Steve Stroope shares the two types of God's will: the moral will and the non-moral will. The moral will consists of things that are always right or wrong. Pastor Steve introduces three questions to discern God's moral will that will help you discern the path God wants you to choose.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
2023-08-0908 minLive Free with Josh HowertonHow Temptation Can Strengthen Your Faith • Pastor Steve Stroope | Ep. 132 | Tuesday, August 8, 2023In today’s episode, Pastor Steve Stroope discusses the concept of temptation and why we should find joy in it. He explains that temptation is an opportunity for growth and strengthening our faith. The story of Paul and Silas in Philippi, who trusted God and sang praises despite being imprisoned, emphasizes that enduring temptation makes us spiritually stronger. Their faith, like our own, grows stronger with each trial faced.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
2023-08-0807 minLive Free with Josh HowertonHow Pruning Transforms Lives • Pastor Steve Stroope | Ep. 131 | Monday, August 7, 2023Why does God prune us? Today, we're taking a stroll through the garden of life, exploring the concept of pruning, both in horticulture and our spiritual journey. Join us as we explore how gardening principles can guide us toward spiritual growth and a fruitful life.For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
2023-08-0704 min
Current Silicon ValleyApril 30, 2023 – Your Treasure & Your Heart[Guest Speaker Steve Stroope | Matthew 6:21]We continue our LEAD series with a very special guest – a seasoned leader who has been a key strategic partner for Current since before we launched. Pastor Steve Stroope has helped nearly a hundred churches start effectively in spiritually under-resourced areas of the U.S. He shares super practical […]
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2023-05-0100 min
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastCNLP 542 | Insights from Andy and Sandra Stanley, Mona Delahooke, Jenni Catron, Steve Stroope, Chick-fil-A Executives David Farmer and Shane Benson and MoreIn a world with millions of podcasts, it can be hard to listen to the shows that you want or need to keep up with. In this episode, Carey asked some friends to contribute excerpts from their podcast. You'll hear excerpts from seven podcasts featuring insights from Andy and Sandra Stanley, clinical psychologist Mona Delahooke, Jenni Catron and more. Get more on this episode by going to https://careynieuwhof.com/episode542.
2022-12-291h 31The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastCNLP 542 | Insights from Andy and Sandra Stanley, Mona Delahooke, Jenni Catron, Steve Stroope, Chick-fil-A Executives David Farmer and Shane Benson and MoreIn a world with millions of podcasts, it can be hard to listen to the shows that you want or need to keep up with. In this episode, Carey asked some friends to contribute excerpts from their podcast. You'll hear excerpts from seven podcasts featuring insights from Andy and Sandra Stanley, clinical psychologist Mona Delahooke, Jenni Catron and more. Get more on this episode by going to https://careynieuwhof.com/episode542.
2022-12-291h 31
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2022-11-2141 min
The Tricia Goyer ShowLove, Pray, ListenMore about Love, Pray, Listen:
"Love, Pray, Listen offers empathy and grounded biblical wisdom to help parents thrive, no matter what path their adult kids take."--PASTOR STEVE STROOPE
Wisdom and Hope for Parents of Grown-Ups
As a parent, your role changes drastically after your kids grow up. You fear heartache and strained relationships when your children choose difficult--even seemingly wrong--paths.
Love, Pray, Listen is the gracious, practical resource you need for navigating the rocky terrain of parenting grown-ups. In this book, mom and author Mary DeMuth answers questions like:
2022-11-0431 minThe Unfair AdvantageEP 005 | Mike Hickerson on Slowing Down to Plant Well“Why would you waste your life right now, in the prime of your ministry, to go teach a couple hundred people at a movie theater in California?” Meet Mike Hickerson, Lead Pastor & Planter of Mission Church in Ventura, CA. In this episode, Mike shares he and his wife Jodi’s personal story as church planters and unpacks some great advice for planters that he wishes he had ten years ago. He encourages planters to “fight to the edges to be around lost people” and challenges all church leaders, “Don’t arrive. Always think like a church planter… because we’re all still on th...
2022-10-1336 minThe Unfair AdvantageEP 004 | Steve Stroope on Understanding Your Growth Gap“If we don’t pay attention to the season of planting, it’s too late to try to manufacture a harvest that we didn’t plan for or plant for.” Meet Steve Stroope, Founding Pastor of Lakepointe Church in Rockwall, Texas. Packed with wisdom from the moment they press record, Andy dives in deep with Steve to better understand what he calls the Growth Gap and how to create leading indicators rather than focusing on goals that come from lagging indicators. In this episode, Steve unpacks the key profiles of church planters (as well as their launch teams), what drove succ...
2022-09-1548 min
The Better Sundays PodcastHow to Do Long Term Thinking in a Short Term World-Why Pastors Should Plant Trees-Local church ministries are often in a deluge of urgent problems. In addition to disasters, counseling issues and outreach needs, it seems those Sundays and Wednesdays keep rolling a round at a regular pace. Somewhere in that busy world, a wise leader will take time to plant a tree/do the long term stuff. This episode give you a few clear areas when planning is needed.
Resources Mention: Money Matters- Steve Stroope, Aubrey Malphurs on Amazon
Coaching resources from ReachKeep- www.reachkeep.com/serious
Excellent Church Nursery- The Importance of Building Relationships with...
2022-07-1017 min
One Community Church PodcastHow to Fight Temptation | A Message from Pastor Steve StroopeHow do you stop the sin cycle in your relationships? Guest Pastor Steve Stroope shares the formula for fighting temptations. This is the third message in our relationship series at One Community Church, "Solo to Soulmates."
2022-03-0638 min
The Art of Home: A Podcast for HomemakersHomemaker Portrait | Jan GrelleSend me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.In this Homemaker Portrait we are chatting with seasoned homemaker, Jan Grelle. Married to her high school sweetheart at 18, Jan has spent decades pursuing God through home, family, loss, ministry and much more. ResourcesForever HomeFree Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailMentioned in This EpisodePine Cove Christian CampsJan's Favorite Jar Opener Brix Jarkey Jar OpenerH...
2022-03-021h 19One Community Church PodcastPrerequisites For Powerful Prayer| Pastor Steve StroopeWe have a direct line of communication to the almighty God, but we often don’t tap into it. Sometimes we confuse praying with “talking about praying.” God desires to answer your prayers & provide for all of your needs, but there are some important principles at play. Pastor Steve Stroope equips us with five simple prerequisites for powerful prayers. This message is in the summer sermon series "Action Heroes" at One Community Church. Drop a comment below! We'd love to connect!
2021-08-1130 min
TCAL MessagesImproving Your Relationships | Steve Stroope | June 27, 2021How did God speak to you today?Support the show
2021-06-2834 min
Kids Ministry Leader PodcastPaul Welch - Recruiting the Right Team Members & Nurturing Family RelationshipsPaul Welch, from Christplace Church in Lincoln, NE shares how he moved from being a public school teacher to a full-time kids pastor. His straight-forward methods for building teams and nurturing relationships is a model that has worked well for their multi-site church. Check them out at https://christplace.church/cpkids/Paul’s Favorite books shared in our show:Relational Children's Ministry: Turning Kid-Influencers Into Lifelong Disciple Makers - by Dan Lovaglia (Author), Jim Burns (Foreword) - https://amzn.to/3rwm6eXIt Starts at Home...
2021-03-0927 min2020-08-0332 min
The Leadership Roundtable PodcastSelf Leadership - The Leadership Roundtable Podcast w/ Dr. Conway Edwards (S1, Ep. 4)Season 1, Episode 4: Special Guest Steve Stroope, Lead Pastor of Lake Pointe Church joins us to discuss how self leadership can have a greater impact than any other form of leadership.
2019-03-0622 min
The Ministry Backpack PodcastMBP 036: Seven Questions With Pastor Doug Walker – Part 1
Show Notes: Seven Questions With Pastor Doug Walker
Summary: In this episode, I interview Pastor Doug Walker. Doug is the Founding and Senior Pastor of Fellowship of the Parks in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. FOTP is an incredible church with campuses in Grapevine, Haslet, Justin, and in the Keller/North Fort Worth area.
He is a graduate of Carson Newman College and Southwestern Seminary. He is also author of the book “Things Were Better Before You Came – A Story of Adoption, Acceptance and Unconditional Love.”
Doug has 3 sons and has been m...
2018-09-1230 min
Lake Pointe Church Audio PodcastingWalk with God's People - Get in the GameMessage from Steve Stroope on Aug 7, 2016
2016-08-0700 minLake Pointe Church Audio PodcastingMarriage and Divorce - RadicalMessage from Steve Stroope on Jul 17, 2016
2016-07-1700 minLake Pointe Church Audio PodcastingTurn the Other Cheek - RadicalMessage from Steve Stroope on Jul 3, 2016
2016-07-0300 minLake Pointe Church Audio PodcastingNot Everyone Who Calls Me Their Lord Will Get Into Heaven - RadicalMessage from Steve Stroope on Jun 19, 2016
2016-06-1900 minLake Pointe Church Audio PodcastingHate Your Family - RadicalMessage from Steve Stroope on Jun 12, 2016
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Lifespring! WhyChristmas ShowREPOST: The Lifespring! Why Christmas StoryHere is the complete version of the special edition of the Christmas Story recorded especially for the Lifespring! Why Christmas Show and whychristmas.com
A HUGE thank you to everyone who’s taken part in the recording. Steve and James are very grateful!
The Christmas Story Cast
Gabriel: Anthony Getting – http://gettig.net
Mary: Karmyn Tyler – http://karmyntyler.com
Elizabeth: Natalie Nicole Gilbert – http://www.facebook.com/NatalieNicoleGilbert
Angel: Bob Souer – http://bobsouer.com
Shepherd 1: Bryan Duncan – http://bryanduncan.com
Shepherd 2: Kenny Metcalf – http://justaband.com
Shepherd 3: Dave DeAndrea...
2014-12-2512 min
Lifespring! PodcastREPOST: The Lifespring! Why Christmas StoryHere is the complete version of the special edition of the Christmas Story recorded especially for the Lifespring! Why Christmas Show and whychristmas.com
A HUGE thank you to everyone who’s taken part in the recording. Steve and James are very grateful!
The Christmas Story Cast
Gabriel: Anthony Getting – http://gettig.net
Mary: Karmyn Tyler – http://karmyntyler.com
Elizabeth: Natalie Nicole Gilbert – http://www.facebook.com/NatalieNicoleGilbert
Angel: Bob Souer – http://bobsouer.com
Shepherd 1: Bryan Duncan – http://bryanduncan.com
Shepherd 2: Kenny Metcalf – http://justaband.com
Shepherd 3: Dave DeAndrea...
2014-12-2512 minLifespring! PodcastREPOST: The Lifespring! Why Christmas StoryHere is the complete version of the special edition of the Christmas Story recorded especially for the Lifespring! Why Christmas Show and whychristmas.com
A HUGE thank you to everyone who’s taken part in the recording. Steve and James are very grateful!
The Christmas Story Cast
Gabriel: Anthony Getting – http://gettig.net
Mary: Karmyn Tyler – http://karmyntyler.com
Elizabeth: Natalie Nicole Gilbert – http://www.facebook.com/NatalieNicoleGilbert
Angel: Bob Souer – http://bobsouer.com
Shepherd 1: Bryan Duncan – http://bryanduncan.com
Shepherd 2: Kenny Metcalf – http://justaband.com
Shepherd 3: Dave DeAndrea...
2014-12-2512 minLifespring! WhyChristmas ShowREPOST: The Lifespring! Why Christmas StoryHere is the complete version of the special edition of the Christmas Story recorded especially for the Lifespring! Why Christmas Show and whychristmas.com
A HUGE thank you to everyone who’s taken part in the recording. Steve and James are very grateful!
The Christmas Story Cast
Gabriel: Anthony Getting – http://gettig.net
Mary: Karmyn Tyler – http://karmyntyler.com
Elizabeth: Natalie Nicole Gilbert – http://www.facebook.com/NatalieNicoleGilbert
Angel: Bob Souer – http://bobsouer.com
Shepherd 1: Bryan Duncan – http://bryanduncan.com
Shepherd 2: Kenny Metcalf – http://justaband.com
Shepherd 3: Dave DeAndrea...
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Main - all mp3'sLive Your Faith. Share Your Story. - Audio10 Life Assessment Questions
Taken from, “Tribal Church” by Steve Stroope
Please rate yourself on a scale of 1 – 5 (1=very poor, 5=excellent)
Fitness:
Faithfulness:
Fruitfulness:
Evangelism
Acts 22:1-21
Paul shares his story:
• I am one of you guys…(v. 3-5)
• but then, something happened to me…(v. 6-16)
• and this is the reason why…(v.17-21
2014-01-0547 min
Main - all mp3'sLive Your Faith. Share Your Story. - Audio10 Life Assessment Questions
Taken from, “Tribal Church” by Steve Stroope
Please rate yourself on a scale of 1 – 5 (1=very poor, 5=excellent)
Fitness:
Faithfulness:
Fruitfulness:
Evangelism
Acts 22:1-21
Paul shares his story:
• I am one of you guys…(v. 3-5)
• but then, something happened to me…(v. 6-16)
• and this is the reason why…(v.17-21
2014-01-0547 min
Exponential PodcastTaking your Church Plant Leadership to the Next LevelIn this 2012 Exponential podcast, Steve Stroope and Ron Sylvia speak about taking your church plant leadership to the next level. Your church plant will rise or fall on your leadership so it is critical that you evaluate and strengthen your commitment to self-leadership. Learn to align tasks, delegate, explore situational leadership, personal motivators and more!
2013-03-0453 minExponential PodcastRaising and Managing Money in a Church PlantIn this 2012 Exponential podcast, Steve Stroope and Ron Sylvia speak about raising money in a church plant. If you're planting a church and can't raise money, you'll have a difficult time sustaining a church plant. Listen and learn practical steps to raising and managing funds in a new church.
2013-03-021h 02Lifespring! WhyChristmas ShowLifespring! WhyChristmas Show 2012 – 07 – Merry Christmas!Merry Christmas! On today’s Christmas Day edition of the Lifespring! Why Christmas Show, James & Steve will will be sharing some Christmas greetings and there’s a chance to hear a very special version of the Christmas Story which was recorded for the show a few years ago. And of course we’ll have some top Christmas music!
Read about the Christmas Story on whychristmas.com
The music in the today’s show:
Bryan Duncan – Christmas Comes But Once a Year
Jeremy and Kimberly Sorensen – Away in a Manger | NoiseTrade
Doug Boldt – O Holy Night
The Christ...
2012-12-2535 min
Church Leader Insights PodcastTop 10 Books Of 2012 For Church LeadersIn this year-end podcast, Nelson Searcy shares his top 10 books of the year 2012 for church leaders - including powerful new reads from some of his favorite authors, including Steve Stroope, Gary McIntosh and Patrick Lencioni, plus a handful of new favorites.
2012-11-0200 min