Dr. Spann shares more insights from his devotional booklets "Goads and Nails." Today we discuss the change in evangelism styles over the years and how Jesus spent time with individuals. Dr. Spann mentions the book "Your Home a Lighthouse: How to Host an Evangelistic Bible Study" by Bill Jacks. This is no longer being printed but used copies are available on eBay and Amazon. 

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Ep. 98 Is evangelism an event ... or a process? Part 8 of 9 Interview with Richard Spann

Do you sometimes listen to voices that tell you that you are not worthy, that you do not measure up, that God doesn&apos;t really love you? Who am I, really? Am I what the world, the flesh and the devil say I am? Or am I who GOD says I am in His word? 

Ep. 97 Who am I, really? Part 7 of Interview with Dr. Richard Spann

What is the "one thing" that is most important to focus on in life? What are the Biblical role models we might look at? Dr. Richard Spann shares another key point from his devotional series Goads and Nails. Kansas Communities Ministry website

Ep. 96 How do we keep focus when we are pulled in so many directions? Part 6 of interview with Dr. Richard Spann

It is all too tempting to want to make a big "splash," attracting large crowds, etc. But what does the Lord desire for us? Richard Spann, former ministry director for the Kansas Communities Ministry with the Navigators shares some insight into this topic as he relates the importance of spiritual generations and multiplication -- all based on making a "ripple" and not necessarily a "splash."Kansas Navigators Website

Ep. 95 Are you aiming for the splash or the ripple? Part 5 of interview with Dr. Richard Spann

Dr. Spann shares three practical truths: Discipleship is more caught than taught. We can impress from a distance but to make an impact we need to be "up close." Live your life in such a way that you leave a mark and not just a blur. Kansas Navigators

Ep. 94 What really makes a difference in the spiritual lives of others? Part 4 of interview with Dr. Richard Spann

Who was Shamgar? Often we don&apos;t think we have anything to offer concerning investing in the spiritual growth of others. But we learn from the story of Shamgar in the Old Testament, we can start where we are, with what we have, doing what we can. This is a profound truth that will encourage you in your ministry.Kansas Navigators

Ep. 93 How can I help someone spiritually if I don't have any resources or time? Part 3 Interview with Dr. Richard Spann

The questions of Jesus in scripture -- who do you say that I am? What do you want? -- He asked of his disciples and asks of His followers today. Only through intimately knowing God by spending time with Him and His Word can we learn to trust Him more and can we experience more of His joy. Richard Spann shares the second of a series of principles inherited by the Kansas Navigators and compiled in his devotional books "Goads and Nails." Kansas Navigator Website

Ep. 92 Who do you say that I am? What do you want? The questions of Jesus. Part 2 of interview with Richard Spann

Dr. Richard Spann is the previous director of the Kansas Communities Ministry with the Navigators. He has written a series of devotionals called "Goads and Nails" which are a collection of timeless truths the Kansas Communities Ministry has been privileged to have been taught over the years. Today he shares some important truths about prayer, the need for prayer, the challenge of prayer, the fact that prayer IS the ministry and that we should talk to God about men and women as much or more than we talk to men and women about God. Website of the Kansas Communities Ministry

Ep. 91 Why is prayer so important, yet often so difficult? Interview with Dr. Richard Spann Part one

Mr. Willie Penner is a faithful man of God. During his early years he lived in Poland. Eventually, in 1945, he and his family were displaced from their home. He lived for a time in a concentration camp and subsequently was forced to return to his home as a young boy to work as slave labor. God was teaching Willie many things through these experiences. Kansas Navigators

Ep. 90 How do you forgive someone who has wronged you? Part 3 of 3

Ep. 89 Are you watching and looking for God's hand on your life? Part 2 of 3

Ep. 88 God is speaking, but how do we listen to the lessons He is teaching us? Part 1 of 3

As we go through trials or challenges, the tendency is to rush through and try to escape on the "other side" of the trial. In today&apos;s interview Pastor Ted Veer looks back over his life and relates several life lessons learned particularly during the decline and passing of his third wife, Val. 

Ep. 87 Why is it important to slow down and note the lessons God is teaching us? Part 7 of 7

Pastor Ted Veer describes the extreme importance of cooperating with the Holy Spirit as we invest in others. He shares the priority of memorizing Scripture and sharing what we are learning with others as we grow. 

Ep. 86 How can we cooperate with the Holy Spirit in making disciples? Part 6 of 7

Pastor Ted Veer was a missionary to Ethiopia for 20 years and pastored in the US as well. He endured demonic influence as well the loss of 3 wives. Through all this, Pastor Veer gives glory to God and relates his profound trust in the Lord. In this episode, he helps us understand a lesson that he learned during the waning time with his third wife -- that God wants our closeness, our fellowship. Kansas Navigators

Ep. 85 What does God desire of us? Part 5 of 7

Does it seem God is distant or not listening when we pray? Have you felt attacked by forces beyond your ability to withstand? Hear from Pastor Ted Veer today about his experiences as a missionary in Ethiopia and how God was faithful even in the midst of many challenges and trials. Kansas Navigators

Ep. 84 Where is God in the midst of trials? Part 4 of 7

What does it mean to "make disciples"? What is the image in your mind when you hear the word "disciple"? The Kansas Communities Ministry has been involved in helping people grow in their walk with the Lord for nearly 50 years. We believe making disciples should be a natural part of our everyday lives. Hear practical, stimulating, Biblically-based thoughts on how to invest in individuals and help them in their walk with the Lord no matter where they are in their journey.

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