Esther is a great example of a contender who stood in good times and bad. There is much to learn from her as we contend "for such a time as this." Follow Contend: samgeckler.com And and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earnestlycontend And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnestly_contend/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

Enoch pleased God, and he did that by walking with God. As contenders we should have a desire to please God, thus we must have a desire to walk with God.   Keep up with all things Contend by subscribing at samgeckler.com  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earnestlycontend  and Instagram: instagram.com/earnestly_contend/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

Goals are important. As we start 2021 we need to have a plan of where we want to go and how we're going to get there.   We need to follow these 5 simple steps: Pray, Plan, Pursue, Partner, Praise   Barna article in Contend Wrap-Up: https://www.barna.com/research/new-sunday-morning-part-2/ Keep up with all that new with Contend by subscribing at: www.samgeckler.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

As Christians we should want to Contend in such a way that others see Christ in us. In today's episode we look at a man who did just that - John the Baptist. Get your Contend merch to support the Podcast and Contend Publications: https://teespring.com/stores/contend Questions, Comments, Topic Suggestions? email [email protected] Connect with Contend on Facebook, Instagram, and at https://samgeckler.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

In this episode we talk about some important things to remember as we continue to contend during the coronavirus crisis. We then continue our Contenders Through History series looking at the life of James. We, like James, need to be steadfast as we contend. Subscribe to the Contend YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2iWpX9X4LOoD142_Cvb6_g Get your Contend merch: www.samgeckler.com/store --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

In this episode we revisit an article we looked at several weeks ago in light of our stats from last week regarding inviting people to church. We need to be sharing our faith as we contend for the faith. We finish out the episode looking at the life of Andrew as we continue our Contenders Through History series. Subscribe to the Contend YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2iWpX9X4LOoD142_Cvb6_g Get your Contend Merch: www.samgeckler.com/store --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

We start this episode talking about some important stats regarding inviting people to church. As we contend for the faith, we must be passing that faith along to others. We then talk about another contender - Joseph - as we continue our Contenders Through History series. Contend YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2iWpX9X4LOoD142_Cvb6_g Get your Contend Merch: www.samgeckler.com/store --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

In this episode we look at VP Mike Pence getting mocked after praying with the U.S. task force to combat and find a cure for coronavirus. Then we look at how England's abortions of babies with cleft lips and palettes rose over 150% in 2019. We finish out the episode with the next character in our Contenders Through History series looking at The Boy with the Sack Lunch. Subscribe to the Contend YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2iWpX9X4LOoD142_Cvb6_g Get your Contend Merch: www.samgeckler.com/store Questions, Comments, Topic Suggestions: [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

In this episode, Sam discusses coronavirus and the effects on us and how we contend for the faith. We then look at the wonderful song, "I'd Rather Have Jesus." We finish out this episode looking at our first Contender Through History. We look at the life of Noah and what we can learn from him about being a Contender. Check out the Contend YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2iWpX9X4LOoD142_Cvb6_g?view_as=subscriber Get your Contend Merch: samgeckler.com/store --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

In this episode, Sam discusses the continued unrest in Burkina Faso, West Africa. We then look at the history behind the song "Onward, Christian Soldiers." We finish the episode talking about 2 considerations regarding the need for use to be contenders for the faith. Sam also introduces the "Contenders Throughout History" podcasts. Subscribe to the Contend YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2iWpX9X4LOoD142_Cvb6_g?view_as=subscriber Show Notes: https://samgeckler.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/show-notes-feb-21-2020.odt Get your Contend merch: samgeckler.com/store --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support