You can make an eternal impact TODAY! Yup, you read that right! You can do something that can impact generations today! We serve a God that, as Rowlie Hutton likes to say, is always working upstream. Loving how Jesus loved and ministering how Jesus ministered will impact generations after generation, even if we aren't seeing immediate fruit. Rowlie shares how one person taking a stand for what was right was able to, many years later, brought relationships and teaching opportunities that Rowlie could have never guessed would come about. You truly never know how God is working it all out for His glory! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tastedandseen/message

The Couple!! A foundation is key for anything, including marriage. And the best foundation for all things is God's love. Jason Hanselman reads us a short passage from the book that he wrote, and gave us the behind the scenes on their love story. It's definitely not what you would expect! God's took a really difficult situation and showed this couple how deep and real God's love is for us as His children. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tastedandseen/message

Brace yourselves y'all! On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Adam and Cheri Coop, leaders at White Water Christian Church, about their experience grieving the passing of loved ones and watching their son walk through health scares with still no answers. Yet when asked about where they have seen God's goodness in their life, this hardship comes to mind. These leaders are truly heroes of the faith. We know that after hearing their real and raw struggles, you will appreciate their genuine faith as much as we do! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tastedandseen/message

Yes! She's my (Lauren's) little sister! Over the course of a couple years, Kristen has been struggling with physical pain from some accidents she has experienced. Yet despite all of the appointments, questions, and lifestyle changes, she chooses to purse thankfulness and prayer. The pain that we feel in this life often comes with all kings of emotions. Thankfully God's word gives us insight on how to navigate it all. Join us on 1/15 as we chat about handling pain and emotions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tastedandseen/message

Lead Pastor at North Point Christian Church and Nexus Church Planting Coach, Matt Branum, joins the Tasted + Seen Podcast to share two Ebenezer moments in his life that will always remind him that the Lord is in charge, and we are not. We are asked to simply trust that He is actively working at all times. Tune in to hear some behind the scenes of how Matt got into church planting, and the lessons that letting go can teach us! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tastedandseen/message

The more we look at Jesus' earthly ministry, the more we see how vital relationship are in discipleship. As Jesus came in contact with all sorts of people, He stepped into their world and served their individual needs in love. This unconditional and selfless love is ultimately what draw people to Him. After years of serving in a variety of areas in small town Wyoming, the Lord recently called and is using Justin and Jamie Lewis to help plant a house church. On this episode of the podcast, the Lewis' share about what the Lord is teaching them about relationships and discipleship in and outside of their home. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tastedandseen/message

Mandy's college season is a testament to the peace that is possible only through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Many of us get very overwhelmed when we start to think about the different options that come with planning a future. It is a lot of pressure to believe that we have to make the right choice! Mandy's story will encourage you to focus on serving well where He has you right now; to trust that He will guide and direct the next steps at the right time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tastedandseen/message

In the Scriptures, we see that God speaks to His people in different ways. We read that God has used dreams, visions, burning bushes, a talking donkey, and even through a gentle whisper. It is true that the most common way we hear from the Lord is through His Word and His Holy Spirit dwelling in our hearts, but it is also true that God can speak to us in other ways. On this episode of the podcast, Jeff Nettleton shares how the Lord got his attention to call him into a specific kingdom task and what God did with Jeff's obedience. These stories will literally give you CHILLS! When we are walking in step with the Spirit, praying for wisdom, and walking in the confidence of the faithful and mighty God that we serve, we get to see God move in bigger ways than we would have ever imagined.  “Look among the nations, and see; wonder and be astounded. For I am doing a work in your days that you would not believe if told." - Habakkuk 1:5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tastedandseen/message

In 2011, an EF5 tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri. Matt, the president of Ozark Christian College, shares that in the midst of great devastation and tragedy, the Lord proved himself to be Peace, Protector, and Provider. He also shares with the listeners how we can see God in our daily lives, as well as in tragedy. We can't wait for you to tune in! His stories show the power of the Church being the Church! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tastedandseen/message

If we are going to taste the goodness of God, we have to be willing to first try it. The stories that Patrick shares, proves that God is worth trying. His goodness should posture our hearts into a state of awe. Once we see how He transforms hearts and redeems the hurting all across all across the world. These stories, while encouraging, are only glimpses of his goodness compared to the full glory and goodness we will get to see in heaven. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tastedandseen/message