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Preachers in TrainingThings I Didn't Learn in Preaching School - with Wayne JonesIn this episode of Preachers in Training, Robert is joined by Wayne Jones, president of the Bear Valley Bible Institute and host of Authentically Adam here on The Light Network. Wayne brings decades of ministry experience and leadership insight to the conversation as he reflects on the lessons he’s learned beyond the classroom.While preaching schools and Bible institutes provide excellent foundations in Scripture, theology, and communication, there are some lessons that only real-life ministry can teach. Wayne shares with honesty and wisdom about the realities of preaching that he didn’t fully gras...
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Authentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Sometimes It’s The Little Things” (Authentically Adam S12E2)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, August 20, 2025 In Season 12, Episode 2 of “Authentically Adam,” host Wayne Jones welcomes back Scott to discuss updates on the Elevate Outdoors , including impactful summer trips, leader training, and a memorable mountain baptism. They explore the program’s “solo day,” where participants spend time alone with their […]
2025-08-2135 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for MenLearning To Wait (Authentically Adam S12E1)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Today’s discussion centers around Isaiah 40:31. Sometimes we can act irrationally in response to immediate and urgent problems. As men, we want to do and to fix. However, sometimes waiting is the right answer. In waiting we can regain focus and God can renew our strength. […]
2025-08-1430 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Diet Coke Hey Dudes” (Authentically Adam S11E9)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, April 30, 2025 This week Wayne explains the value of loving and befriending those that you lead. Leadership is far more about relationship than it is about authority. As elders, preachers, fathers, and teachers, we need to seek genuine friendship with those we lead. Jesus modeled this for us. […]
2025-04-3031 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Samson’s Rule or the Golden Rule” (Authentically Adam S11E8)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Understandably, Samson is normally an example of what not to do in leadership. In this weeks’s episode of Authentically Adam, Wayne uses Samson in the usual fashion. Specifically, the discussion centers around Judges 15 and the back-and-forth exchanges of retaliation between Samsons and the Philistines. “As […]
2025-04-2332 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Big Shoes To Fill” (Authentically Adam S11E7)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, April 9, 2025 It can be both comforting and unsettling to stand in the shadow of a great leader. It is comforting because you are bilingual on a strong foundation. It is unsettling because exceptions will be high. Great leaders cast a long shadow. Some men are not up […]
2025-04-0931 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Elevate with Scott Simpson” (Authentically Adam S11E6)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, March 26, 2025 In this special episode of Authentically Adam, Wayne interviews Scott Simpson. Scott is involved in a ministry aimed at strengthening teenage and young adults while enjoying God’s beautiful Colorado creation. Get all the info on this great work and how that purpose is directly tied to […]
2025-03-2633 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“I’m Hearing Voices with Sage Bridges” (Authentically Adam S11E5)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, March 6, 2025 In this week’s episode, Wayne is joined by fellow minister, Sage Bridges for a much needed and encoring discussion. We all have voices that shape, influence, and inform our lives. Obviously, we much be extremely careful about the advice we take and the voices we heed. […]
2025-03-0543 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“The Language of Love” (Authentically Adam S11E4)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Communication in marriage is a key element to happiness and stability. Wayne addresses this topic in this week’s episode by utilizing principles from the first two chapters of the Song of Solomon. Our wives need both words of praise and words of passion. When we were […]
2025-02-1933 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Your Heart May Lie To You” (Authentically Adam S11E3)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Have you ever just “gone with your gut” or done something because it “felt right?” If so, chances are your feelings have been wrong. We cannot always listen to our hearts. They cannot always be trusted. That is even true when our hearts tell us we […]
2025-02-1231 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Arrogance, Anger, & Apathy” (Authentically Adam S11E2)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, February 4, 2025 Have you ever read the book of Obadiah? Are you familiar with God’s promised judgment on Edom? If not, this episode should be both informative and challenging to you. Today Wayne address three major problems that all men face: arrogance, anger, and apathy. It is fascinating […]
2025-02-0530 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“6 Things Leaders Should Remember In The New Year” (Authentically Adam S11E1)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Wayne kicks off the new year and the new season by drawing six vital leadership lessons from James chapter 5. Good leaders will do the following:Trust in God’s timing (James 5:7-8)Suffering without fighting (James 5:9-11)Be consistent in our speech (James 5:12)React like spiritual people in all […]
2025-01-2230 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Leaders Who Are Born Of God: Part 2” (Authentically Adam S10E8)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, November 6, 2024 This is the second episode in a two-part series that draws from the language and principles of 1st John. All Christians have been born of God, but that description is especially important for leaders and leadership. Wayne uses this great letter as the foundation for two […]
2024-11-0629 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Leaders Who Are Born Of God: Part 1” (Authentically Adam S10E7)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, October 30, 2024 This is the first episode in a two-part series that draws from the language and principles of 1st John. All Christians have been born of God, but that description is especially important for leaders and leadership. Wayne uses this great letter as the foundation for the […]
2024-10-3031 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“A Trade We Can’t Afford” (Authentically Adam S10E6)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Jesus once asked the sobering question, “What shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” This week, Wayne takes that questions as the basis for a much needed discussion about priorities in leadership. What do you trade in our manhood, masculinity, and authority for something […]
2024-10-0930 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“The Spirit Of Fatherhood with Lennie Reagan” (Authentically Adam S10E5)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, September 25, 2024 God created us with the compassion and capacity to be fathers. He instilled in us a desire to lead and mold future generations. This week Lennie Reagan joins the program to discuss how we can use that God-given drive to father and lead even when those […]
2024-09-2540 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Leading Toward Unity: Part 2” (Authentically Adam S10E4)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, September 18, 2024 In world that is notably divided, we need leaders (i.e., preachers, fathers, elders, employers, etc.) who are leading toward unity. Wayne continues this discussion in this episode by listing a number of practical ways that we can lead others to desire and seek restoration, forgiveness, and […]
2024-09-1832 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Leading Toward Unity” (Authentically Adam S10E3)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, September 11, 2024 There is denying that we live a world marked by division. It is also true that those who cause division should be involved in making restoration and reconciliation. However, that does not always happen. In fact, it may seem that it never happens. As leaders in […]
2024-09-1131 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“The Desire To Shepherd: Part 2” (Authentically Adam S10E2)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, September 4, 2024 The church suffers from a deficiency in leadership (both in quantity and quality). We need more men who are desirous of this great work. This week Wayne continues to address this need by focusing on the most used excuses for not wanting to lead. If you […]
2024-09-0437 minPreachers in Training“Ministering to Your Congregation” with Wayne Jones (Preachers in Training S20E3)In this insightful episode of Preachers in Training, host Robert sits down with Wayne Jones to discuss the essential aspects of ministering effectively to a congregation. Wayne, with his extensive experience in church leadership, offers practical advice, strategies, and encouragement for ministers at all stages of their journey. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of a new congregation or looking to deepen your connection with your existing one, this episode provides valuable insights to help you serve your congregation with greater empathy and effectiveness.Wayne Jones serves as the president of the Bear Valley Bible Institute, located in...
2024-08-2948 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for MenThe Desire To Shepherd (Authentically Adam S10E1)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, August 28, 2024 The church needs more men who are willing and able to serve as leaders (elders, overseers, shepherds). Wayne begins season 10 with an encouragement for men to develop and desire and a passion to lead. This is a two part discussion that will be continued into […]
2024-08-2834 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Leadership from the Old Testament with the BVBI Sophomores” (Authentically Adam S9E10)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, May 29, 2024 We want to hear from you! Credit is given to The Black Suits for the music for Authentically Adam. Three young men who mean a great deal to me wrote and recorded this music in their teenage years. They helped me to be more authentic and […]
2024-05-2936 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Leadership That Gives” (Authentically Adam S9E9)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, May 15, 2024 We want to hear from you! Credit is given to The Black Suits for the music for Authentically Adam. Three young men who mean a great deal to me wrote and recorded this music in their teenage years. They helped me to be more authentic and […]
2024-05-1530 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“The Value of Friendship with Dave Leonard” (Authentically Adam S9E8)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, May 1, 2024 This week Wayne is joined by a longtime friend, Dave Leonard, to discuss the value of friendship. Men have a tendency to disregard the power and place of friendship. This tendency might be influenced by man’s quest for independence or even a man’s aversion to vulnerability. […]
2024-05-0135 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Created To Work” (Authentically Adam S9E7)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, April 17, 2024 From the beginning it has been clear that God expects men to work with their hands. This week Wayne addresses this fundamental truth by considering some principles and passages from the book of 2 Thessalonians. We want to hear from you! Credit is given to The […]
2024-04-1732 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Learning To Wait on God: Part 2” (Authentically Adam S9E6)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, March 13, 2024 This week Wayne continues his look at the faith of Caleb as described in the 14th chapter of Joshua. How was he able to be patient and let God work in His own time? How do these principles apply to leadership and manhood in our modern […]
2024-03-1332 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Learning to Wait on God: Part 1” (Authentically Adam S9E5)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, February 28, 2024 Waiting on God has always been difficult for mankind. We see this in the story of Abraham and Sarah along with many others in Scripture. Yet, some were able to overcome the time factor and remain faithful and hopeful in the face of prolonged lack of […]
2024-02-2833 min
re:ChristianSome Facts about Jesus's LifeSome little-known facts about Jesus's life, including some corrections to the official record. ◘ This podcast is a critical and satirical reconsideration of all aspects of Christianity, the Bible, and God. New episode (with full transcript) every Monday and Thursday. Hosted by Wayne Jones. ◘ wayne@waynejones.ca ◘ ◘ The Oxford Guide to People and Places of the Bible, edited by Bruce M. Metzger and Michael D. Coogan (Oxford University Press, 2002) ◘ Francis de Novo, “Did Jesus Have Children?,” Jesus Studies Quarterly, vol. 7, no. 2 (June 2009), pp. 17–37 ◘ Matt. 21:12–17, NIV, Bible Gateway, biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matt...
2024-02-2609 minre:ChristianGod Hates FagsThis podcast is a critical and satirical reconsideration of all aspects of Christianity, the Bible, and God. New episode (with full transcript) every Monday and ThursdayHost: Wayne JonesSubscribe wherever you get your podcasts or join the mailing list here: https://www.waynejones.ca/mypodcasts/the-re-christian-podcast/Episodes everywhere, including at https://rechristian.buzzsprout.com/Email: wayne (at) waynejones (dot) ca — Biblical quotations from the New International Version (NIV). Music: "Bliss Sad Ambient" by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay.
2024-02-2213 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“A Message Of Urgency: Part 2” (Authentically Adam S9E4)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Restoration can be a long process, but beginning the process can be an urgent matter. This is certainly true when it comes to restoring Biblical masculity and manhood. Paul’s second letter to Timothy is a letter about the urgency of restoration. This week Wayne concludes a […]
2024-02-2132 minre:ChristianMy Interview with the Virgin MaryThis podcast is a critical and satirical reconsideration of all aspects of Christianity, the Bible, and God. New episode (with full transcript) every Monday and ThursdayHost: Wayne JonesSubscribe wherever you get your podcasts or join the mailing list here: https://www.waynejones.ca/mypodcasts/the-re-christian-podcast/Episodes everywhere, including at https://rechristian.buzzsprout.com/Email: wayne (at) waynejones (dot) ca — Biblical quotations from the New International Version (NIV). Music: "Bliss Sad Ambient" by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay. Text-to-voice conversion for this episode using PlayHT.
2024-02-1906 minre:ChristianObscene OsteenThis podcast is a critical and satirical reconsideration of all aspects of Christianity, the Bible, and God. New episodes (with transcripts) every Monday and Thursday.Host: Wayne JonesSubscribe wherever you get your podcasts or join the mailing list here: https://www.waynejones.ca/mypodcasts/the-re-christian-podcast/.Episodes everywhere, including hereEmail: wayne (at) waynejones (dot) ca — Biblical quotations from the New International Version (NIV). Music: "Bliss Sad Ambient" by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay.
2024-02-1508 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“A Message of Urgency: Part One” (Authentically Adam S9E3)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, February 14, 2024 This week on Authentically Adam, Wayne beings a two-part discussion of Paul’s second letter to Timothy. Bible students agree that there was a sense of urgency in Paul’s tone. This letter was penned not long before Paul’s death and it was for the expressed purpose of […]
2024-02-1431 minre:ChristianNo Assemblies RequiredThis podcast is a critical and satirical reconsideration of all aspects of Christianity, the Bible, and God. New episodes (with transcripts) every Monday and Thursday.Host: Wayne JonesSubscribe wherever you get your podcasts or join the mailing list here: https://www.waynejones.ca/mypodcasts/the-re-christian-podcast/.Episodes everywhere, including hereEmail: wayne (at) waynejones (dot) ca—Biblical quotations from the New International Version (NIV). Music: "Bliss Sad Ambient" by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay.
2024-02-1210 minre:ChristianI Get an Email from GodThis podcast is a critical and satirical reconsideration of all aspects of Christianity, the Bible, and God. New episodes (with transcripts) every Monday and Thursday.Host: Wayne JonesSubscribe wherever you get your podcasts or join the mailing list here: https://www.waynejones.ca/mypodcasts/the-re-christian-podcast/.Episodes everywhere, including hereEmail: wayne (at) waynejones (dot) ca — Biblical quotations from the New International Version (NIV). Music: "Bliss Sad Ambient" by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay.
2024-02-0807 minre:ChristianLaughter in the BibleThis podcast is a critical and satirical reconsideration of all aspects of Christianity, the Bible, and God. New episodes (with transcripts) every Monday and Thursday.Host: Wayne JonesSubscribe wherever you get your podcasts or join the mailing list here: https://www.waynejones.ca/mypodcasts/the-re-christian-podcast/.Episodes everywhere, including hereEmail: wayne (at) waynejones (dot) ca — Biblical quotations from the New International Version (NIV). Music: "Bliss Sad Ambient" by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay.
2024-02-0508 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Stopping A Line Of Sin” (Authentically Adam S9E2)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, January 31, 2024 This week episode centers around the idea that sin can be and often is passed down from generation to generation. We learn the basic functions of life (.e., walking and talking) by watching and listening to others. The same is true for many sinful practices. We […]
2024-02-0133 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Understanding Restoration” (Authentically Adam S9E1)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Wayne begins this season by taking a long, hard look at the overall purpose of Authentically Adam. If we are going to restore God’s original design for men, then we must know what it means to restore something. For some, restoration is equal to regression. For […]
2024-01-2432 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Welcome To Orientation –Time Management Part Two”(Authentically Adam S8E6)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, November 13, 2023 This week’s episode is the second part of a two part discussion relative to how men of God use the time they’ve been granted and the responsibility with which they’ve been entrusted. The world is full of distractions vying for our attention and activity. How do we […]
2023-11-2230 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Welcome To Orientation –Time Management Part One”(Authentically Adam S8E5)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, November 15, 2023 This week Wayne continues his discuss listener-driven topics in a series entitled Welcome To Orientation. This episode deals with the value of using our time properly. With so much on our shoulders as men of God, all men need to be need to be mindful of […]
2023-11-1530 min
Writing & Editing232. Wayne Chats with the Narrator of His AudiobookWayne published My Sam Johnson: A Biography for General Readers on October 24, 2023 (in paperback and ebook). The audiobook version, narrated by Veronica Saretsky, was published on the 26th. Wayne chats with Veronica about the process and technicalities of how audiobooks are made. And stay tuned till the end when Veronica reads a snippet of how English was spoken about 11 centuries ago.—Veronica’s Websitehttps://www.veronicasvoiceover.org/Wayne’s Bookhttps://www.amazon.com/My-Sam-Johnson-Biography-General/dp/B0CL12NDSS/
2023-11-0627 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Welcome To Orientation – Fatherhood Is Complicated” (Authentically Adam S8E4)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Being a father is not easy. Every man who has entered into this role can testify of this fact. The difficulties are numerous and this week’s episode of Authentically Adam addresses one of those difficulties – every child is unique and needs to be reared according […]
2023-10-0429 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Welcome To Orientation – Standing Up And Backing Down” (Authentically Adam S8E3)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, September 6, 2023 This week Wayne continues his discuss listener-driven topics in a series entitles Welcome To Orientation. So, how do I know when to stand up and when to back down? When do I fight for my convictions and when do I yield to someone else? This dilemma is one of […]
2023-09-0631 min
Writing & Editing213. In Fiction, Crime Can Pay and Be Funny, Toohi, I’m Wayne Jones. Welcome to Writing & Editing, the podcast about books and language, for people who write, edit, read, or listen. My guest today is Tyler Schwanke, who’s a writer and filmmaker based in Minneapolis in the US. His debut novel Breaking In, which he calls a “comedic crime thriller,” was published earlier this year. In it, a young filmmaker uses her heist movie knowledge to pull off a real-life heist after a crooked Hollywood director steals her script. We talk about that, as well as about how he manages to write when he already has a full-t...
2023-08-3131 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Welcome To Orientation – Choosing A Wife” (Authentically Adam S8E2)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Wayne continues his discussion of what an official orientation into manhood might include. Based on listener feedback, this week’s episode discusses what a young man might need to know when looking for a spouse. It is suggested that we ask three questions about a possible spouse […]
2023-08-1630 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Welcome To Orientation: Celebrate Manhood” (Authentically Adam S8E1)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, August 9, 2023 Wouldn’t it be awesome if every young man had an official orientation into manhood? How much more equipped would we be to handle what is expected of us if we had someone to calmly, thoroughly explain what manhood was all about and to answer the questions […]
2023-08-0929 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“When Your Plans Are Frustrated” (Authentically Adam S7E9)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, April 26, 2023 What do you do when you can’t seem to win? When the things you plans constantly fail? When it seems that the perfect idea turns out to be a disaster? As men, our answers to these questions are result in blaming the plan or the skill […]
2023-04-2630 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Leadership In Ancient Times” with Special Guests (Authentically Adam S7E8)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, April 12, 2023 The leadership principles learned from generations of old are both plenteous and powerful. In this episode Wayne explores of number of those principles. Focusing on Biblical history between the time of the conquering (the book of Joshua) until Israel asked for their own, earthly king (1 […]
2023-04-1237 min
Writing & Editing161. Editing Articles for Academic JournalsI describe my own experiences in editing articles for academic journals published by a university press, both copy editing and proofreading.Wayne Jones's sitehttps://waynejonesediting.ca/
2023-04-0326 min
Writing & Editing155. What Is an Editor’s “Style Sheet” and What Is It For?I discuss the purpose of a style sheet and walk through some of the details of what is included in a typical one.Wayne Jones Editing: Style Sheet Templatehttps://writingediting.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Writing-Editing-podcast-example-of-style-sheet.pdf
2023-03-2026 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“What I Learned In Pilates” (Authentically Adam S7E7)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Pilates might be a work of Satan – just kidding; sort of. Recently, Wayne joined is wife and younger daughter in a pilates class at the local YMCA. In addition to learning how out of shape he really is, Wayne also learned some valuable lessons about life and leadership. Listen this week […]
2023-03-1532 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Raising Men with John Moore” (Authentically Adam S7E6)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Fatherhood is an awesome responsibility that comes with abundant joy. We may not always consider being parents as a blessing, but God says that it is (Psalm 127:3). This week Wayne is joined by John Moore to discuss the challenges and rewards of raising up men. […]
2023-03-0851 min
Writing & Editing147. This Episode Is 0.00159 Scaramuccis LongHi, I’m Wayne Jones. Welcome to Writing & Editing. This is episode 147, which is 0.00159 Scaramuccis long. My guest is Neil Berliner, who is a comedy writer and coach. In his career, he’s also performed standup, and his writing has appeared in media from Mad Magazine to the New York Times to the Village Voice. He’s now also an author, having co-written the Ha Ha History joke book, which was published in January.
2023-03-0226 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Leading By Faith with Wes Autrey” (Authentically Adam S7E5)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, February 8, 2023 Leadership is more than theory. Being a man of God requires real-life action that is motivated by an unashamed faith in God. This week Wayne welcomes Wes Autrey to discuss this very fact. Wes is an elder at the Bear Valley Church of Christ in Denver, […]
2023-02-0843 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Oneness & Individuality In Marriage Part 2” (Authentically Adam S7E4)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, February 1, 2023 The balance between being one (as God called us to be in marriage) and continuing to grow as an individual can be a delicate thing. Wayne, along with Kolton Ballance, continues to discuss this issue in this week’s episode. Male leadership does not preclude women from […]
2023-02-0140 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Oneness & Individuality In Marriage Part 1” (Authentically Adam S7E3)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, January 25, 2023 What does it mean for men to love their wives as Christ loved the church? What does it look like for wives to submit to their own husbands? How do either of these two thing impact our individuality? This week Wayne welcomes three guests to help […]
2023-01-2542 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Before You Watch The News” (Authentically Adam S7E2)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, January 18, 2023 This week Wayne discusses some principles that fathers, husbands, and leaders should consider before responding to the issues around him. The daily news cycle contains scandalous headlines and half-truth assertions. God’s men must understand and appreciate certain principles in advance of the coming dilemmas and controversies. […]
2023-01-1832 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“We Can’t Go Back” (Authentically Adam S7E1)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, January 11, 2023 With a new year comes new resolve, renewed hope, and recommitment on several levels. Those things are as true with this podcast as they are with anything else in life. A deep debt of gratitude is owed to the loyal listeners of this show. Wayne’s resolve […]
2023-01-1131 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Wrong Answers Only (Part 4)” (Authentically Adam S6E7)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, November 2, 2022 This week Wayne continues his concludes of “What Makes A Man, A Man.” With weeks’ wrong answer is that a man can do anything – a real man is Superman. We all have limitations. We have limited talents; limited resources; limited opportunities, etc. There is nothing […]
2022-11-0229 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Wrong Answers Only (Part 3)” (Authentically Adam S6E6)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, October 26, 2022 This week Wayne continues his discussion of “What Makes A Man, A Man.” This episode addresses the notion that real men are self-made. Wayne in joined by Cory Waddell, the pulpit minister for the Bear Valley Church of Christ in Denver, CO. Together they examine the […]
2022-10-2641 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Wrong Answers Only (Part 2)” (Authentically Adam S6E5)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, October 5, 2022 This week Wayne continues his discussion of “What Makes A Man, A Man.” This episode addresses the notion that our manhood is validated by our sexual conquests. While this idea is probably not overtly taught in the greater religious world, it is very much the measure […]
2022-10-0532 min
Writing & Editing102. In Memory of Smart Comic WritingThis episode, published on the 12th anniversary of the death of standup comedian Greg Giraldo, covers his life, his writing, and his character.Further info:– Greg Giraldo: A Comedian’s Story, by Matt Balaker and Wayne Jones (book)– Give It Up for Greg Giraldo (video documentary)– Dark Side of Comedy: Greg Giraldo (TV series episode)***NOTE: Apologies for the sometimes poor audio of this episode: I was recording on a laptop with spotty wifi and with none of my regular audio editing tools – Wayne
2022-09-2919 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Wrong Answers Only (Part 1)” (Authentically Adam S6E4)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, September 14, 2022 The answers we get depend on two major factors: (1) what questions are asking and (2) who is giving the answers. Sometimes we can ask the right question, but seek answers in the wrong places. At others times we have wise sources, but we fail to ask the important questions. […]
2022-09-1532 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“When You Get Bad News” (Authentically Adama S6E3)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, September 7, 2022 In our roles as husbands, fathers, ministers, church leaders, or work-place managers, we are often met with unfavorable and disappointing news. In turn, we are called to lead those under our care in the acceptance and management of such news. This week episode centers on a classic Biblical, leadership text – […]
2022-09-0730 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Tell Me The Truth” (Authentically Adam S6E2)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, August 10, 2022 In the second episode of the new season, Wayne addresses a subject that goes to the heart of our integrity and something that could negate the influence of our leadership – honesty! We encourage that you not only listen to this episode, but that you mass […]
2022-08-1031 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Dealing With & Growing Through Divorce” (Authentically Adam S6E1)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, August 3, 2022 This new season of Authentically Adam begins with a difficult and emotion-filled discussion about the destructive nature of divorce. Season 5 was cut short due to numerous changes in Wayne’s life and for that we apologize. Marriage is sacred and we must protect it against […]
2022-08-0332 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Leading Through The Storms – The Loss Of A Child” with Jacob Rutledge (Authentically Adam S5E7)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, April 13, 2022 This week Wayne is joined by fellow preacher and his good friend, Jacob Rutledge and they continue the discussion regarding leadership and tragedy. This episode deals with a personal loss in Jacob’s life. Prayerfully, this honest and transparent conversation will other men lead their families when […]
2022-04-1343 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Leading Through The Storms – Tragedy In The Church” with Justin Guess (Authentically Adam S5E6)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, March 30, 2022 This week Wayne is joined by fellow preacher and his good friend, Justin Guess. In this episode they discuss what men can do to help lead the local church through tragedies. Their discussion centers around a recent tragedy at the University Church of Christ in San […]
2022-03-3041 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for MenPlanted & Rooted (Authentically Adam S5E5)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Our God is God who plants and roots. This much is clear from Psalm 1:2-3. When God plants and roots, He guarantees success (Jos. 1:8). These truths were present from the beginning of creation. Adam was planted in the garden of Eden and his success […]
2022-03-1631 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Our God Is In Control” (Authentically Adam S5E4)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, March 2, 2022 In this week’s special episode, Wayne Jones addresses the worry and concern that accompanies world confclict. WIth Russia’s invasion of Ukraine only a few days old, today’s episode brings a reassuring and much needed truth the light – our God is in control. This episode […]
2022-03-0231 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“The Gift of Forgiveness” (Authentically Adam S5E3)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, February 9, 2022 This week Wayne offers unofficial advice on gift giving for Valentine’s Day. While many choose not to celebrate “consumer driven” special days like Valentine’s Day, for many couples they are a chance to get away, rekindle, and proclaim the love that holds them together. The […]
2022-02-0932 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Kingdom Builders” (Authentically Adam S5E2)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, February 2, 2022 God’s initial instruction to man included the right and obligation to rule over the creation (Genesis 1:28). Yet, man was not satisfied with the authority and rights he was given and quickly overreached in his authority. This decision ruined a perfect creation and a close connection […]
2022-02-0229 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Moving Forward” (Authentically Adam S5E1)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, January 26, 2022 With new year comes a brand-new season fo Authentically Adam. We excited for the next few months to discuss God’s original design for men and how to be the leader, husband, father, and man that God created us to be. This kick-off episode centers in […]
2022-01-2632 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Securing Your Home” (Authentically Adam S4E11)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Adultery, abandonment, neglect, and divorce seem to be a prevalent in the church as it is outside of the church. In this episode, Wayne acknowledges this reality and offers some practical ways that we might keep our homes, specifically our marriages, from total ruin. We […]
2021-12-0831 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Trust Your Gut” (Authentically Adam S4E10)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, November 24, 2021 Have you ever heard the phrase, “Follow your gut” or “Let your conscience be your guide?” Most men assume that if they have been appointed to leadership role or entrusted with the headship of the home, then they must able to trust their inner voice of […]
2021-11-2433 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Real Men Love Without Bias” (Authentically Adam S4E9)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, November 10, 2021 In this episode, Wayne concludes his walk through Matthew 5:21-48 by focusing on verse 43-47. Real men love without bias. They love like God. They don’t just love their friends and family; they love their enemies and those who mistreat them. They invoke God’s blessings on […]
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My Sam JohnsonSam and Wayne, Friends and FollowersWayne talks about some of Sam's friendships, and also announces that this will be the last podcast episode (and blog posting) of My Sam Johnson. If you've been a follower of the podcast, and you'd like a free signed copy of the book when it's published in 2022, listen in for Wayne's email and text number (613-884-8953), so that he can contact you.
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My Sam JohnsonSam and Wayne, Friends and FollowersWayne talks about some of Sam's friendships, and also announces that this will be the last podcast episode (and blog posting) of My Sam Johnson. If you've been a follower of the podcast, and you'd like a free signed copy of the book when it's published in 2022, listen in for Wayne's email and text number (613-884-8953), so that he can contact you.
2021-10-2406 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Real Men Do More Than Is Required” with Jon Warnes (Authentically Adam S4E8)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, October 13, 2021 Wayne continues to look at the heart of the kingdom life as Jesus describes it in the Sermon on the Mount. This week Jon Warnes of World Video Bible School joins the discuss to help explain and apply Matthew 5:38-42). What do phrases like “and eye […]
2021-10-1339 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Real Men Can Be Trusted” with Patrick Hammack (Authentically Adam S4E7)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, October 6, 2021 This week Wayne continues his study through Mathew 5:21-48 and focuses on verses 33-37. This section of Scripture has caused many to question the taking of oaths, testifying in court, and the like. Patrick helps to investigate this text in light of the context and how […]
2021-10-0643 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Real Men Understand The Power Of Lust” (Authentically Adam S4E6)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, September 29, 2021 In the episode Wayne is joined by his co-worker, Kolton Ballance to discuss Matthew 5:27-32. How powerful is lust? How destructive is lust to our relationship in the church and in our homes? What does Jesus mean when it speaks of adultery in the heart? Should […]
2021-09-2941 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Real Men Value Their Relationships with Justin Guess” (Authentically Adam S4E5)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, September 22, 2021 This week on Authentically Adam, Wayne begins a series of discussion entitled “Real Men.” Each week in this series, he and and a guest will look closely at a section of Matthew 5:21-48 and make specific application of that text to manhood, fatherhood, parenting, and more. […]
2021-09-2241 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Our Final Transition” (Authentically Adam S4E4)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, September 8, 2021 In this week’s episode addresses the mindset necessary to make sense of life’s transitions. Using the backdrop of his own parents just recently relocating three states away and the declaration of Paul about his own transitions, Wayne offers five observations from 2 Timothy 4:6-8 that should […]
2021-09-0832 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“I Don’t Care” (Authentically Adam S4E3)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Stereotypically, men (especially husbands and fathers) are often considered to be apathetic and lazy. In these week’s episode, Wayne addresses this misconception by reminding us that we were created to be active and to be passionate about things entrusted to us. Wayne notes five potential […]
2021-09-0134 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“25 Lessons From 25 Years” Part 2 (Authentically Adam S4E2)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, August 18, 2021 In this week’s episode Wayne continues to highlight lessons that he has learned in his 25 year married to Shana Kaye. Between the recording of these two shows, they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. While these principles are rooted in Scripture and have specific application to husbands, […]
2021-08-1836 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“25 Lessons From 25 Years” (Authentically Adam S4E1)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Welcome back to a brand new season of Authentically Adam. We are still dedicated to restoring God’s original design for man and encouraging men to be God’s men!. On August 9, 2021 Wayne and his wife celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. This episode and the next […]
2021-08-1135 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Fighting For Your Holiness” (Authentically Adam S3E8)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Men have been entrusted with fulfilling the role of protector and warrior in many of life’s situations. That does not mean that those whom they lead lack the wisdom, strength, or responsibility to fight, it simply suggests that leaders should have a personal stake in that […]
2021-03-3129 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Joseph – Maturity’s Perspective” (Authentically Adam S3E7)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, March 17, 2021 While life is made up of individual moments and decisions, we must not forget that it is also a march toward maturity that requires a Divine perspective. Jospeh’s life is great example of this journey. There is much about his life that can us, as men […]
2021-03-1732 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Finding Your Place” with Jonathan Lopez (Authentically Adam S3E6)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Have you ever struggled to find your place in the world? In the church? If so, you are not alone. This week we welcome Johnathan Lopez to the show to discuss this struggle. This discussion is heartwarming and faith building. Our hope is that it […]
2021-03-1034 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for MenPowerless Preaching (Authentically Adam S3E5)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Many episodes of this podcast are dedicated to general issues regarding leadership, masculinity, and manhood. Sometime, however, we must specific in addressing the various roles that men are called to fulfill in the course of life. In the church, God has instructed men to be the […]
2021-03-0334 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“No Need For Negative Leadership” (Authentically Adam S3E4)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, February 10, 2021 If we were not already a people prone to negativity, the events of the past year have certainly turned many to pessimism and gloom. As men and as leaders those who trust us and follow us need a positive, enthusiastic example. Yet, the Bible is full […]
2021-02-1034 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Boys Will Be Boys” (Authentically Adam S3E3)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, January 27, 2021 We have all heard the phrase “boys will be boys.” Depending on the context, that phrase could be used to simply explain boyish behavior or it could be used to explain away hurtful behavior. Either way, we should not be in the business of making excuses […]
2021-01-2729 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Brokenhearted Leadership” (Authentically Adam S3E2)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Before Hollywood waged an all-out assault on manliness and masculinity, the movie industry was built on the proverbial backs of the heroism, the aggression, and the overall brute strength of men. John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Arnold, Schwarzenegger, and Sylvester Stallone brought us Rooster Cogburn, Dirty Harry, […]
2021-01-2030 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“My Prayer For You This Season” (Authentically Adam S3 E1)Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Because Paul’s greatest burden in ministry was his care for all the churches (2 Cor. 11:28), he spent a lot of time in prayer for them. As he met more Christians and planted more churches both his burdens and his prayer life increased. Why? Because that […]
2021-01-1333 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Men & Mentors” with David B. Jones (Authentically Adam S2E5)Authentically Adam Season 2, Episode 5 for Wednesday, September 16, 2020 This week Wayne invites his father, David Jones, to be a part of the show and to discuss the value of mentors. David is the director of the McCarty Student Center which serves as a place of study and social gathering for students on the […]
2020-09-1646 minAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men“Introducing Authentically Adam!” (Authentically Adam, Episode 0)Authentically Adam, Episode 0 for December 15, 2019 Robert Hatfield interviews Wayne Jones about his new podcast on TLN, Authentically Adam: Restoring God’s Original Design for Man. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2019-12-1510 minPreachers in Training“Handling Public Disagreements” with Wayne Jones (Preachers in Training S10E6)Preachers in Training Season 10, Episode 6 for Thursday, September 12, 2019 Wayne Jones sat down with Robert to discuss handling public disagreements. After defining some terms, Wayne challenges all of us with several practical tips for working toward unity with brothers and sisters in Christ. Episode Resources University church of Christ in San Marcos, TX […]
2019-09-1249 minPreachers in Training“How to Grow in Your Preaching” with Wayne Jones (Preachers in Training S7E9)Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 9 for Thursday, March 22, 2018 Wayne Jones discusses personal growth for preachers. He warns about the dangers of intellectual pride, and offers some tips for maintaining and learning mindset. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Event: Focal Point (San Marcos, TX) BOOK: Why Johnny Can’t Preach: […]
2018-03-2242 minPreachers in Training[Encore Episode] “Sheep Swapping” with Wayne Jones (Preachers in Training)Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 6 for Thursday, February 18, 2016 This week’s episode addresses the issue of people moving from one congregation to another one across town. Robert and his guest, Wayne Jones, discuss the answers to the following questions: Is it a sin to jump from one congregation to another? Why do some preachers […]
2017-07-0632 minPreachers in Training“Sheep Swapping” with Wayne Jones (Preachers in Training S3E6)Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 6 for Thursday, February 18, 2016 This week’s episode addresses the issue of people moving from one congregation to another one across town. Robert and his guest, Wayne Jones, discuss the answers to the following questions: Is it a sin to jump from one congregation to another? Why do some preachers […]
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