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It's Christmas Day! Jason and Brian open the mics in a local coffee shop for a quick Christmas greeting and prayer. The Christmas Dynamic is yours in Christ every day of the year! Merry Christmas!   Links - Substance TV Website: https://www.substancetv.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/substancetv/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Substancetv.org/ Financial Support: https://www.patreon.com/substancetv

Part 2 of 2 Jason and Brian break out the mics in a local coffee shop for part 2 of a Christmas conversation about Mary’s transforming experience. Can it be a Kingdom Template for us today?   Turning Inward: Up for the dare? What’s possible in your life is not limited to your natural means -- talent, education, money, who you know, and on and on. As with Mary, the Holy Spirit can overshadow you and God can speak a Word of Promise right into your core. Something new and powerful can be conceived and brought into a world in crisis! Are you willing to align with Heaven? Transformation is possible ... 24/7/365!   Links - Substance TV Website: https://www.substancetv.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/substancetv/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Substancetv.org/ Financial Support: https://www.patreon.com/substancetv

Part 1 of 2 Jason and Brian break out the mics in a local coffee shop for a conversation about Mary’s transforming Christmas experience that has become a living template for our lives today. Turning Inward: What’s possible in your life is not limited to your natural means ... talent, education, money, who you know, etc. Just as with Mary, the Holy Spirit can overshadow you and God can speak a Word of Promise into the core of your heart. Something never seen can be conceived in you and brought into a world in crisis! Are you willing to align with Heaven? Deep transformation is possible. 24/7/365!   Links - Substance TV Website: https://www.substancetv.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/substancetv/ Financial Support: https://www.patreon.com/substancetv

Part 2 of our conversation with Josh Smith elevates even higher with hearing God's voice like never before. Among other things, we'll discover the call to become "mini-monks" to stay on frequency with God and live our highest life! Josh is a Lead Pastor affiliated with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. He's convinced that God created us to be relational beings. We're not designed to walk through life alone. We're genuinely refreshed by life-giving, authentic relationships with those He's placed in our lives. Plus we're designed to connect with those in our communities.  Turning Inward: Lectio Divina is an ancient Christian practice dating to the 4th century. Instead of reading the Bible for information, we should look to be transformed by a living relationship with the Lord each time we read. And then as we're transformed from the inside out, our personal world and range of influence is changed for the good!  Links - Topical Website: https://www.familyfellowship.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FamilyFellowshipAmherst/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyfellowship/  Links - Substance TV Website: https://www.substancetv.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/substancetv/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Substancetv.org/ Financial Support: https://www.patreon.com/substancetv

Our guest, Josh Smith, a Lead Pastor who is affiliated with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, believes that God created us to be relational beings. We're not designed to walk through life alone. We're genuinely refreshed by life-giving, authentic relationships with those He's placed in our lives. Plus we're designed to connect with those in our communities.  Turning Inward: Lectio Divina is an ancient Christian practice dating to the 4th century. Instead of reading the Bible for information, we should look to be transformed by a living relationship with the Lord each time we read. And then as we're transformed from the inside out, our personal world and range of influence is changed for the good!  Links - Topical Website: https://www.familyfellowship.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FamilyFellowshipAmherst/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyfellowship/  Links - Substance TV Website: https://www.substancetv.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/substancetv/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Substancetv.org/ Financial Support: https://www.patreon.com/substancetv

Part 2 of 2 Dave and Morgan are documentary filmmakers and storytellers … social entrepreneurs who insist on living big, beautiful lives. They say if you keep truth in front of you (including what’s true about the real you), you will live out your much-desired, much-needed story. Turning Inward: You have to manage your heart if you’re going to live your best life. Hold on to the promises. Keep believing and bounce back from disappointment. Question: What do you feel God is on? Then stay on that thing no matter what. “Be robust to the noise.” What do they mean? Mercilessly drown out all that non-relevant noise around you. Amp up your life-signal. Os Guinness says, “Calling is the truth that God calls us to himself so decisively that everything we are, everything we do, and everything we have is invested with a special devotion and dynamism lived out as a response to his summons and service.”  We’re all called to change the world. Invited. God uses the “normal” each day in extra-normal ways. Open the invitation. Links - Dave and Morgan Hansow Business: www.davehansow.com TV Series: www.thefindshow.com Merch: www.lgh.tv/lghstore Links - Substance TV Website: https://www.substancetv.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/substancetv/ Financial Support: https://www.patreon.com/substancetv

Part 1 of 2 Dave and Morgan left the United States and moved to Uganda to adopt their daughter and ended up staying for 7 years, creating a business which empowered women and their families. They are documentary storytellers and social entrepreneurs who refuse to live in the “WHAT-IF LAND.”  Turning Inward: This will take us a long way: as we help others to find their lives, we find our best life. It’s a key to living well. Are we ready for radical risk-taking? Can we be honest with the New Testament Gospels? Jesus asks us to take radical risks. At times he pushes us to move with unreasonable speed and faith. Yes, it feels risky. But it’s the only way we can journey with him and get into our best seasons. The real risk is living stuck. Will we embrace the “chaordic” state (both chaos and order), accepting creative chaos? Expect a fresh order and design to surface. Get intentionally naive. Like a child. Come out of the world of big-adult skepticism. It’s going to get fun again!   Links - Dave and Morgan Hansow Business: www.davehansow.com TV Series: www.thefindshow.com Merch: www.lgh.tv/lghstore   Links - Substance TV Website: https://www.substancetv.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/substancetv/ Financial Support: https://www.patreon.com/substancetv

This is an encore presentation of our conversation with Senator James Lankford, a United States Senator from the State of Oklahoma. After serving four years in the U.S. House of Representatives, James Lankford was elected to the U.S. Senate to complete an unexpired term on November 4, 2014 and re-elected to a full six-year senate term on November 8, 2016. Personal faith, local decision-making, and opportunity for every person, regardless of their background, are core values for Senator Lankford.   Turning Inward: When a nation has the freedom to vote for its representatives and leaders … the government is a reflection, a mirror of the people. It’s been said that politics is downstream from culture. And culture is downstream from theology. From what we believe. As our families struggle or prosper, so will the Nation. Schools, criminal justice, economic issues, and more will go as the family goes. So it’s vital to know that the values of the people shape the nation they live in. Character and principles ultimately rule the day. Lean in. Don’t get frustrated and walk away. Live your values. Stay aware of what’s happening. Pray consistently. And vote at all levels … local, state or province, and nationally. And let’s remember that WE change our government. Not the other way around.   Links - United States Senator James Lankford Website: www.lankford.senate.gov Facebook: facebook.com/SenatorLankford Twitter: twitter.com/SenatorLankford   Links - Substance TV Website: https://www.substancetv.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/substancetv/ Financial Support: https://www.patreon.com/substancetv

Part 2 of 2 In many ways, Krish Dhanam, a native of India, is the epitome of the American Dream. He arrived in the United States with nine dollars in his pocket and a vision in his heart. He’s one of only two executive coaches trained by Zig Ziglar. His books include Hardheaded and Softhearted co-authored with Rick Belluzzo, former President of Microsoft.  Turning Inward: Jason and Brian were challenged to go next-level by this challenging and stimulating conversation. You will be too! Krish tackles issues of faith, freedom, discipline, dignity, pride, possibility, work ethic and relationships. You’re going to want to hear him -- he has taught, trained, and facilitated on six continents and throughout the continental United States. He also speaks for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries.   Links - Topical FREE Digital Book: http://krishdhanam.com/index.php/abstracts-to-absolutes/ Website: http://krishdhanam.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krishdhanam/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/krishdhanam/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0PRXb4bC-xvLnRBvf0hnCg   Links - Substance TV Website: https://www.substancetv.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/substancetv/ Financial Support: https://www.patreon.com/substancetv

43 | Krish Dhanam // Pt-1 // Going Next-Level with Humor, Hope & Heavenly Insight   Part 1 of 2 In many ways, Krish Dhanam, a native of India, is the epitome of the American Dream. He arrived in the United States with nine dollars in his pocket and a vision in his heart. He’s one of only two executive coaches trained by Zig Ziglar. His books include Hardheaded and Softhearted co-authored with Rick Belluzzo, former President of Microsoft.   Turning Inward: Jason and Brian were challenged to go next-level by this challenging and stimulating conversation. You will be too! Krish tackles issues of faith, freedom, discipline, dignity, pride, possibility, work ethic and relationships. You’re going to want to hear him -- he has taught, trained, and facilitated on six continents and throughout the continental United States. He also speaks for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries.     Links - Topical Website: http://krishdhanam.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krishdhanam/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/krishdhanam/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0PRXb4bC-xvLnRBvf0hnCg   Links - Substance TV Website: https://www.substancetv.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/substancetv/ Financial Support: https://www.patreon.com/substancetv

Part 2 Things go up and down in the shorter term. But in the longer storyline, the Creator is looking for a massive ROI -- Return on Investment. He’s a demanding investor.   Turning Inward: We’re thinking we underestimate how much the Creator values fruitfulness and increase. We have to allow the Scriptures to shape our worldview and not political correctness. The stakes are high! We can be part of a big return if we refuse fear and embrace faith and risk.     Links - Substance TV Website: https://www.substancetv.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/substancetv/ Financial Support: https://www.patreon.com/substancetv

Part 1 of 2 Life is volatile! Things go up and down in the shorter term. But in the longer storyline, the Creator is looking for a massive ROI -- Return on Investment. He’s a demanding investor. Do you have the courage to partner with him? You can be part of a big return if you refuse fear and embrace faith and risk. Turning Inward: Yeah, we get frustrated. A couple of reasons. We have this “motor” deep in our core that’s designed for high performance -- in the various areas of our lives. We’re clearly called to our race! And we may not see that happening at the level we would like right away. Or all the time. And then there’s the issue of our unique lives. There’s no one like you … no one is called to do things like you can do them. So we can get tripped up with comparing ourselves with others. And that can trigger frustration too. Get tough. Go pro. Chase that winning flag! Links - Substance TV Website: https://www.substancetv.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/substancetv/ Financial Support: https://www.patreon.com/substancetv

Part 2 of 2 Dr. Juli Slattery believes we have some work to do on our understanding of intimacy and sexuality. She’s a clinical psychologist, author, speaker and the president/co-founder of Authentic Intimacy. Juli earned her degree at Wheaton College, an MA in psychology from Biola University, an MS and a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Florida Institute of Technology. Turning Inward: “Sexual discipleship.” Jesus has something to say. For him, it’s about the Father’s design. Here’s the dead-on truth: sexuality is a powerful metaphor of the sacred romance between God and his people. Sure, Satan intentionally works to destroy the holy expression of sexuality. Too bad. The Creator has a design for intimacy. And he powers us up to experience it! Jason’s lovely wife, Alicia, joins the conversation on this one. Links - Topical Authentic Intimacy: https://www.authenticintimacy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authenticintimacy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthenticIntimacy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthenticIntmcy   Links - Substance TV Website: https://www.substancetv.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/substancetv/ Financial Support: https://www.patreon.com/substancetv

  Part 1 of 2 Dr. Juli Slattery believes we have some work to do on our understanding of intimacy and sexuality. She’s a clinical psychologist, author, speaker and the president/co-founder of Authentic Intimacy. Juli earned her degree at Wheaton College, an MA in psychology from Biola University, an MS and a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Florida Institute of Technology. Turning Inward: Sexual discipleship? Yeah. You rarely see these two words together -- yet they describe Dr. Juli’s vision. And why not? Jesus has the best information about all of life. He knows how life works best! We are created as sexual beings. Every sexual choice is a spiritual choice. And do we know that sexuality is a powerful metaphor … and that Satan works hard to destroy the holy expression of sexuality? Jason’s lovely wife, Alicia, joins the conversation on this one. Links - Topical Authentic Intimacy: https://www.authenticintimacy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authenticintimacy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthenticIntimacy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthenticIntmcy Links - Substance TV Website: https://www.substancetv.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/substancetv/ Financial Support: https://www.patreon.com/substancetv

Part 2 of 2 Frank Viola is a revolutionary. He believes an “insurgence” is gearing up among true Jesus-followers to reclaim the true Gospel of the Kingdom message that Jesus and his boys taught and modeled for us.   Turning Inward: We think it’s a safe bet to say we live in a politically charged time. Christians on the progressive left as well as the conservative right both think their point of view about the kingdom of God is the right one. Put your big-boy pants on … because Viola demolishes these perspectives. And he offers a revolutionary look at the radical gospel of the kingdom. What if we reclaimed the lost kingdom message of Jesus and joined a bunch of spiritual insurgence gangsters that want to change history? We’re in. You?     Links - Topical Insurgence: Reclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom companion book site: http://insurgence.org/ Beyond Evangelical: The Blog of Frank Viola: http://frankviola.org/ The Deeper Journey: Frank Viola’s 3-Minute Podcast: http://frankviola.me/ The Deeper Christian Life Network: http://www.thedeeperchristianlife.com/     Links - Substance TV Website: https://www.substancetv.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/substancetv/ Financial Support: https://www.patreon.com/substancetv