What simple, seemingly mundane thing has God placed in your life that He can use to build His kingdom? The first man on earth was a farmer and a gardener. Les Yoder talks about the spirituality of farming, and how God uses his expertise in Agriculture to reach ex-communist countries with the gospel. We also talk about his journey with cancer and how it clarified his life purpose.

Moms with young children have an incredibly demanding job. We talk with the leader of the Lipstick & Crayons at Petra about what quality time looks like for her family; how to nurture authenticity in relationships; and how to care for your soul with so many demands and distractions.

William Wallace is the medieval Scottish patriot who was spurred into revolt against English tyranny. In this conversation pastor Gary Buck and his brother Chris separate myth from fact and discuss the real William Wallace and the role that faith played in his life.

In this short episode we'll recollect one of the teachings of Chinese Pastor Watchman Nee. Two of his books continue to impact Western Christianity in profound ways--the Normal Christian Life, and Sit, Walk, Stand. We'll talk about his book Sit, Walk, Stand.

These five habit-values are the finger print of what makes Petra unique. They are what we want to reproduce in our leaders, and our spiritual children. This is a teaching that pastor Lester gave in September of this year to all of Petra's ministry leaders.

Ryan Forbes was a menace to society. Dangerous. Multiple felonies. Assaulted police officers. Used every drug you could think of to fill the abandonment in his life. Then on a Father's Day, while standing in his jail cell, he had a spiritual encounter with his Heavenly Father that changed his life forever. Now, after twelve years, he is a completely transformed man, and the Lord sent him back to prison, this time to minister to the inmates.

Julie shares her story of having two abortions, and the healing that God worked into her life so many years later. Julie is the COO at Deeper Still ministry that is helping other women find freedom from the oppressive guilt and shame that accompanies abortions. If you'd like to reach out to Julie or Deeper Still you may contact them at: 865.524.3313 (office)724.833.1296 (cell)www.GoDeeperStill.org

Karl was addicted to tobacco and porn for over 30 years. Listen to him share what finally helped him get free; what didn't work; and how to help the next generation live in victory.

Dr. Theresa Newell just got back from taking another group of pilgrims to Israel. She fills us in on how our love for Jesus can be greatly enhanced. When we understand how Jesus is fulfilling the Feasts in the Bible, and when we understand the role the land and people of Israel play in that drama we'll fall deeper in love with this wonderfully great God of ours.

This podcast is a meditative journey that explores the teachings of an influential Church father--Bernard of Clairvaux. His timeless wisdom will lead the modern pilgrim through the four degrees of love and the ultimate fulfillment of the soul--to lose itself in God and be fully unified with Him.