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Author of 10 Seconds of Insane Courage, Garrett Graveson joins William to imagine what our lives and the world would look like if we said "yes" more. Garrett shares from his personal and professional experience to encourage leaders to overcome the parralyzing scope of challenges they face. Links How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clay Christensen Follow Garrett on Instagram @ggworldwide To join the conversation, email servecast22@gmail.com. Music by bensound

Following his debut in Lee University chapel, Noel Castellanos returns to Servecast and challenges Christians to move beyond the practice of faith as privatized piety. In this episode, Noel and William discuss the language used in the immigration debate, and Noel calls followers of Jesus to wrestle with the social implications of the Gospel. This episode was recorded on November 28, 2017. To join the conversation, email questions and comments to servecast22@gmail.com. Music by bensound

William invites local college pastor Noah Herrin to Studio 22 to offer insights about faith, leadership, and service from a Millennial perspective. Noah serves as the College Pastor at North Cleveland Church of God where he leads The Gathering. In this episode, William and Noah talk about demystifying the Bible, the transformational power of mentorship, and the simplicity of following Jesus in service to others.  Click here to learn more about the Gathering 2018.  To join the conversation, email questions and comments to servecast22@gmail.com. This episode was recorded in November 2017. Music by bensound

Modern day human trafficking statistics are staggering. The World Health Organization believes this 150 billion dollar industry enslaves 45 million people worldwide. Despite the magnitude of this pandemic, Jerry Redman and his team at Second Life believe that, together, we can eradicate this assault on human dignity. In conversation with William, Jerry calls for leaders to engage this issue, speaks to how his faith connects to this fight, and shares stories of hope in which ordinary people mobilize to rescue victims of human trafficking.  If you believe you have witnessed an instance of human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888. For local Servecast listeners living in Tennessee, you can also call 855-558-6484 to reach the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. To join in on this conversation or others, email questions and comments to servecast22@gmail.com. Music by bensound

As humans, many of us have the urge to live for something more. As Christians, we believe that God directs us to fulfill a purpose within God's Kingdom. Tom Madden, the Administrative Bishop for the Church of God in North Georgia, calls the purposes we fulfill our "assignments." He encourages listeners to trust God with the assignment and to focus on hearing God's voice. He describes his part in founding and leading a successful annual youth conference, known as Winterfest, and the role listening to God played in that assignment. MacKenzie Clinton, a Lee University alum, tells how she decided to commit to 12 months in Cambodia teaching English with People for Care and Learning. Tom's and MacKenzie's stories offer sources of encouragement for those seeking to follow God and hear God's voice.   Click here to view Tom Madden's address in Lee University Chapel.  Music by bensound

In this episode, William and Grayson "The Tech Guy" wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Reflecting on the year, they highlight a few past episodes and preview shows scheduled to release in 2018. Grayson shares Bible verses he turns to when life gets full, and William encourages listeners to make a difference for someone else during this season. Music by bensound 

William is joined by Chris Hadsell, Jennifer Hadsell, Sarah Roberts, and Dusty Strickland of Retouch, a non-profit focused on the education and discipleship of children in Kenya. In this episode, Chris, Jennifer, Sarah, and Dusty share stories of personal service experiences, leadership principles employed in their organization, and the way Retouch seeks to impact the local community in Kenya by equipping teachers. They describe how obedience to God's leading may look different for each person and how sometimes old methods need to be cast off to create a brighter future for everyone. In the end, the love of Jesus inspires believers to follow God's call to serve others with perseverance and passion.  Click here to view the Lee University Chapel service feature the team from Retouch.  Music by bensound

  In this episode, Clark Beckham shares experiences from his faith journey. Clark describes how he lost and rediscovered faith in God and how his faith impacts his current life and work as a musical artist. Clark offers concluding tips for listeners who want to pursue their dreams.  Visit clarkbeckham.com to connect with Clark.  Music by bensound

William welcomes author and speaker Rebekah Lyons to Servecast. Locating our true identities in God, Rebekah unpacks the implications of this realization for our relationships with God and with one another. Together, William and Rebekah discuss the freedom available in Christ.  Visit rebekahlyons.com to learn more about Rebekah and her book, Freefall to Fly: A Breathtaking Journey Toward a Life of Freedom.  Click here to see Rebekah's full address to Lee University Convocation. Music by bensound

"We concentrate on the hope... that is where we can see people's lives changed." William welcomes Dr. Bob Rodgers to the studio to discuss the scope of the sex trafficking problem and the collective charge mounted against it. Dr. Rodgers is the President and CEO of Street Grace, a non-profit in Atlanta that fights sex trafficking. Summarizing how his Christian faith informs his work, Dr. Rodgers tells William, "[The fight against sex trafficking] is about Jesus Christ, his hope, his message, and what he is trying to do here on earth."  Click here to view Dr. Rogers address in Lee University chapel.  Send questions, suggestions, or responses to servecast22@gmail.com. Music by bensound.

In the second part of Servecast Live 2017, Chris Absher, Chelsa Flanary, and D'Metri Mattocks join Dr. Cross and William to address questions about the nature of the Church's presence in the world. Together, they discuss their hope for the Church in the world answering questions about the relationship between relevance and faithfulness. Dr. Cross urges listeners to remain faithful to the Church, which is the global Body of Christ, and the panelists reiterate this by encouraging individuals to locate themselves within Christian community.  Music by bensound 

At the second annual Servecast Live, Dr. Terry Cross, Dean of the School of Religion at Lee University, joins William in front of a live audience to discuss the topic of the church in the world.  Drawing on his study of theology and his experience working in the church, Dr. Cross describes the church's "paracletic ministry" of bringing the presence of God to the world. Acknowledging the state of Christianity in western society, Dr. Cross and William discuss how the church today can fulfill that mandate.   Music by bensound

Wililam and Christian invite guests to discuss overcoming obstacles and using our hard experiences to serve others. Following her performance of "Strike the Water" by David Bowden, Savannah Stone talks about what inspires her from this spoken word piece. She describes how history with God helps us to trust God as we face uncertainty. Kylie Hill also joins to share her story and the way she used the pain of her experience to help others. Kylie reminds listeners that we all have scars that are both seen and unseen, but God can use those bad experiences to make a difference for others. All this and more, on this episode of Servecast!  Music by bensound

In this episode, the Servecast crew covers it all! They discuss the eclipse, Servecast past and present, and what to expect in coming epsiodes. William introduces a new Servecast team member. Grayson, "the tech guy," reminisces on his start in the Leonard Center. Tyler shares his views on faith and calling, and in the closing segment, William breaks down leadership. All this and more on Servecast! Music by bensound

Focused Community Strategies (FCS) has decades of expereince serving in Atlanta, and they recently founded the Lupton Center to share what they have learned. Dr. Shawn Duncan, Director of the Lupton Center, joins William to discuss the work of community development and the philosophy FCS employs. In this episode, Dr. Duncan offers a distinction between traditional charity models and the work of community development.   Click here to learn more about the Lupton Center and their training offerings, including their e-course Seeking Shalom.  Contact Servecast by emailing servecast22@gmail.com.  Music by bensound