Going to a church is easy; staying with a church is difficult. Trouble in the church is one of the most painful experiences a person can have, and the complicated nature of these situations makes them hard to navigate. Maybe you have seen a Christian mentor fall. You might have witnessed the collapse of a ministry due to unnecessary drama. You might have contributed to some of the problems that caused you to leave. Meanwhile God is silently raising up an army of "love not their lives unto death" type of believers who will shake things up . In this episode of Keep It 100 we have an insightful and inciting convo with Brian McDaniels of LifeBridge Church with a challenge to go higher!" Website: www.seanandchristasmith.com Facebook: @seanandchristasmithministries Instagram: @revseansmith @mrschristasmith Twitter: @revseansmith YouTube: @seanandchristasmithministries
The problem is, in this modern world, we've become so addicted to ease and comfort that we've got a culture that has created "exit strategy" saints... As humans we tend to think of any negative circumstance or painful situation as punitive. It is part of our nature to view these times with a “why me?” or “what’s the quickest way to end it” mindset. There is no trial that we cannot benefit from. Adversity comes into your life, but God has a purpose for you. His primary aim is that you grow spiritually continuously your entire life. In this episode of Keep It 100, we have a transparent REAL TALK moment about the hard places, open up about our adversities, and highlight the glorious outcome Heaven has for you. Website: www.seanandchristasmith.com Facebook: @seanandchristasmithministries Instagram: @revseansmith @mrschristasmith Twitter: @revseansmith YouTube: @seanandchristasmithministries
While many are aware of the instrumentality and influence of Social Media, few pay attention to the seduction of this ubiquitous form of communication. Many mental health experts have warned of its downside potential, while the adverse effects are seen all around us. Social Media is amoral, it is neither moral nor immoral...meaning it just depends how it's used and what is the message set before us. In this episode of Keep It 100, we talk about the seduction of Social Media, give principles that will empower you and have a pivotal conversation with Jason Mayfield, who has unexpectedly blown up on this medium. Website: www.seanandchristasmith.com Facebook: @seanandchristasmithministries Instagram: @revseansmith @mrschristasmith Twitter: @revseansmith YouTube: @seanandchristasmithministries
Many are harboring an unusual sense that God is going to do something seismic very soon. Many believers are sensing a "perfect storm" is coming... A perfect storm is not a film or the book, but it is a rare combination of circumstances that aggravate a situation drastically and dynamically. A perfect storm is a scenario where there is a tipping point that results in events of unusual magnitude. A move of God is simply God moving people through assignments which births events called Revivals. Kingdom advancement is territorial and personal and not just ideological. The value system of the kingdom must translate from you and be reflected in your territory and region. In this episode of Keep It 100, we talk about what are the early indicators that a move might be coming your way and then have an incredible conversation with Mark Francey of Oceans Church about the record-setting baptisms that took place, picking up where the "Jesus Revolutionaries" left off. Website: www.seanandchristasmith.com Facebook: @seanandchristasmithministries Instagram: @revseansmith @mrschristasmith Twitter: @revseansmith YouTube: @seanandchristasmithministries
From the opening of the Olympic Ceremonies to the Internet to the mindset of Modern Culture...mockery seems to be in fashion and has a seat at the table of mainstream society. Mockery has been around throughout human history, but in recent times it seems to have become increasingly common to mock personalities, authority figures, morality—and even God, the Bible, and faith in general. We have all likely witnessed actors, talk show hosts, celebrities, comedians, educators, students, politicians, and many others openly mock anyone who professes belief in God, Jesus Christ, or any part of the Bible. Yet, all the while proclaiming how tolerant they are and how intolerant Christianity is. In this episode of Keep It 100, we have a conversation about the modern trend of people mocking Christianity, why the Olympic fiasco was bigger than a performance, and how to respond when facing a mocking spirit. Website: www.seanandchristasmith.com Facebook: @seanandchristasmithministries Instagram: @revseansmith @mrschristasmith Twitter: @revseansmith YouTube: @seanandchristasmithministries