In this episode of The E.A.R. Podcast, host Brandon Queen tackles a question that often challenges church leaders and believers: How do we measure the growth of the church? With Jesus' promise in Matthew 16:18, “I will build my church,” as the foundation, Brandon explores whether growth should be gauged by numbers, spiritual depth, or faithfulness to the Great Commission. Discover why numbers matter but shouldn’t define success, what true growth looks like in a church, and how to stay faithful in seasons of both abundance and stagnation. This episode is for you if you’ve ever wrestled with balancing trust in Christ with practical stewardship. Tune in for Biblical encouragement, practical insights, and a renewed perspective on what it means to build a church that glorifies God. Don’t miss this insightful discussion—listen now and be inspired to lead your church, big or small, with faithfulness and courage!

Thank you for tuning into Pew Talk on The E.A.R. Podcast! In this episode, host Brandon Queen continues his conversation with Rev. Bill Crawford on survival strategies for the small church. From fostering tight-knit communities and leveraging creativity to adaptive leadership and forging strategic partnerships, we’ll unpack the resilience and resourcefulness that define small churches. How do they overcome obstacles and remain faithful to their mission? We’re bringing real storie,s actionable insights, and celebrating small churches' enduring impact. Tune in for a 25–45 minute deep dive that inspires and equips small church leaders, members, and supporters alike. Whether you’re part of a small congregation or simply curious about their unique strengths, this episode will encourage you to embrace the power of community, leadership, and faith. Meet the Guest: Reverend Bill Crawford is the pastor at Bayou Christian Church and has been for the last 23 years. He and his wife Julia are the parents of three children: Timothy, Deborah, and Benjamin.  Please listen to ⁠Episode #1⁠  of this season to learn more about Reverend Bill Crawford. Don’t miss this engaging conversation—grab a seat and join us as we celebrate the mighty mission of small churches! Call to Action: Share, subscribe, and connect with us on social media to join the conversation. Let’s celebrate the big impact of small churches together! 

Thank you for tuning into Pew Talk on The E.A.R. Podcast! In this episode, host Brandon Queen delves into the heart of small church life, exploring how these congregations thrive despite limited resources and ongoing challenges. From fostering tight-knit communities and leveraging creativity to adaptive leadership and forging strategic partnerships, we’ll unpack the resilience and resourcefulness that define small churches. How do they overcome obstacles and remain faithful to their mission? We’re bringing real stories actionable insights, and celebrating small churches' enduring impact. Tune in for a 25–45 minute deep dive that inspires and equips small church leaders, members, and supporters alike. Whether you’re part of a small congregation or simply curious about their unique strengths, this episode will encourage you to embrace the power of community, leadership, and faith. Meet the Guest: Reverend Bill Crawford is the pastor at Bayou Christian Church and has been for the last 23 years. He and his wife Julia are the parents of three children: Timothy, Deborah, and Benjamin.  Please listen to Episode #1  of this season to learn more about Reverend Bill Crawford. Don’t miss this engaging conversation—grab a seat and join us as we celebrate the mighty mission of small churches! Call to Action: Share, subscribe, and connect with us on social media to join the conversation. Let’s celebrate the big impact of small churches together! 

Introduction of Rev. Bill Crawford – Season 11 - Episode #1 Series: The Small Church (A Pew Talk Conversation)   Episode Synopsis: In this episode of The E.A.R. Podcast, Brandon Queen welcomes Rev. Bill Crawford, affectionately known as “Reverend Redfish,” for a deep dive into the essential yet often overlooked world of small churches. Launching the Pew Talk series on Small Churches, this conversation unpacks the unique strengths, challenges, and the vital role these close-knit communities play in today’s faith landscape. With over 20 years in pastoral ministry, Rev. Crawford shares his personal journey and the impactful mission of small churches and addresses common misconceptions about their place in the Kingdom. Whether you are part of a small church or simply curious, this episode will open your eyes to the resilience and purpose of these powerful faith communities.   Calls to Action: Please visit my website at https://www.podpage.com/the-ear-podcast/. You can also find my podcast on any platform, such as Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please follow our YouTube channel @theEARpodcast19, like, subscribe, and share our channel with your friends and family. You can also find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/earfullpodcast.   Note: This podcast is part of the Christian Podcast Community. You can click here to access more episodes and similar podcasts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elderqueen/support --- Support this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon page! CLICK HERE SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Patreon | TikTok | X

Summary of the episode: In this final episode of the season, we delve into the invaluable appendices of Loving Your Muslim Neighbor by Timothy and Miriam Harris. These practical resources and insights serve as the perfect companion to the book, equipping listeners with tools to engage better, understand, and love Muslim neighbors in their communities. The appendices provide a roadmap for living out Christlike love with boldness and grace, from tips on starting meaningful conversations to recommended prayers and actionable strategies. Join us as we reflect on the key takeaways from the book, discuss the significance of these closing materials, and highlight how they can inspire and challenge us in our mission to share the Gospel. Whether you're new to the series or have followed the journey from the beginning, this episode offers fresh encouragement to continue loving and reaching out to those around us. Please tune in to The E.A.R. Podcast as we wrap up this impactful season with practical steps to live out what we've learned! Meet the Guest: Timothy and Miriam speak in churches everywhere to educate, equip, and energize Christians to gain God’s heart for Muslim people and to love them. Please listen to Episode #1 of this season to learn more about Timothy and Miriam Harris. Calls to action: Please visit their website, www.lovingyourmuslimneighbor.com. You can also purchase a copy of the book and follow along this season! To contact Timothy and Miriam Harris, email them at [email protected]. Note: This podcast is part of the Christian Podcast Community. You can click here to access more episodes and similar podcasts. Works Cited: Cover Art: Brandon Queen | Bible Translations – English Standard Version (unless stated/noted in the interview) | Quotes: authentic from the host and guest (unless stated/pointed out during the podcast) | Song: Turkish Beat - Music by: Muzaproduction from Pixabay --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elderqueen/support--- Support this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon page! CLICK HERE

Summary of the episode: In this episode of The E.A.R. Podcast, host Brandon Queen dives into the complex and heartening journey of Muslim converts to Christianity, exploring the themes of prayer, faith, and community support. Joined by Timothy Harris, co-author of Loving Your Muslim Neighbor, Brandon unpacks chapters 50 and 51 of the book, titled “Links in the Beautiful Chain of One Muslim’s Salvation” and “Throw Us Out, Lord Throw Us Out!” Together, Brandon and Timothy discuss what it means for Christians to pray for Muslim seekers, support converts as they face rejection from their communities, and embrace the call to step out of our comfort zones to be Christ’s hands and feet. This episode powerfully reminds us of the church’s role in providing spiritual guidance and emotional, social, and practical support to those who risk everything for their new faith. Timothy offers a stirring challenge to all believers to be prepared for these essential ministry moments. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on the profound grace required to walk alongside Muslim converts, embracing both the challenges and beauty of sharing God’s love. Don’t miss this episode as Brandon and Timothy call us to action—to “be thrown out” in love and purpose for Christ’s mission. Meet the Guest: Timothy and Miriam speak in churches everywhere to educate, equip, and energize Christians to gain God’s heart for Muslim people and to love them. Please listen to Episode #1 of this season to learn more about Timothy and Miriam Harris. Calls to action: Please visit their website, www.lovingyourmuslimneighbor.com. You can also purchase a copy of the book and follow along this season! To contact Timothy and Miriam Harris, email them at [email protected]. Note: This podcast is part of the Christian Podcast Community. You can click here to access more episodes and similar podcasts. Works Cited: Cover Art: Brandon Queen | Bible Translations – English Standard Version (unless stated/noted in the interview) | Quotes: authentic from the host and guest (unless stated/pointed out during the podcast) | Song: Turkish Beat - Music by: Muzaproduction from Pixabay --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elderqueen/support--- Support this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon page! CLICK HERE

Led by the Spirit in Boldness! - Episode #16 Summary of the episode: In this episode of The E.A.R. Podcast, we dive into Chapters 46 through 48 of Loving Your Muslim Neighbor by Timothy Harris. Join us as we unpack the spiritual depth behind encounters like "The Holy Spirit and the Moroccan Rug Salesman" and discuss how God’s presence and timing guide us meaningfully. We explore questions around the role of the Holy Spirit in outreach, reflecting on whether boldness is simply a personality trait or a divine gift for every believer. We also consider how Muslims might experience genuine concern for non-Muslim souls and the challenges they face as they move toward faith in Christ. This episode invites listeners to think about success in ministry not in terms of human metrics but as God’s sovereign work in every step toward His Kingdom. Tune in to be inspired and challenged in your witness to others! Tune in to gain insights on reaching out in love, letting the Spirit guide, and creating connections that transcend differences. Meet the Guest: Timothy and Miriam speak in churches everywhere to educate, equip, and energize Christians to gain God’s heart for Muslim people and to love them. Please listen to Episode #1 of this season to learn more about Timothy and Miriam Harris. Calls to action: Please visit their website, www.lovingyourmuslimneighbor.com. You can also purchase a copy of the book and follow along this season! To contact Timothy and Miriam Harris, email them at [email protected]. Note: This podcast is part of the Christian Podcast Community. You can click here to access more episodes and similar podcasts. Works Cited: Cover Art: Brandon Queen | Bible Translations – English Standard Version (unless stated/noted in the interview) | Quotes: authentic from the host and guest (unless stated/pointed out during the podcast) | Song: Turkish Beat - Music by: Muzaproduction from Pixabay --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elderqueen/support--- Support this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon page! CLICK HERE

Serve, Listen, Share: Living Out the Gospel! - Episode #15 Summary of the episode: In this episode of The E.A.R. Podcast, host Brandon Queen interviews Timothy Harris, author of Loving Your Muslim Neighbor, for an engaging discussion on evangelism that combines humility, spiritual sensitivity, and a bridge-building approach to sharing the gospel. Together, they explore the themes of servant evangelism, listening to the Holy Spirit, and addressing common questions Muslim neighbors may have about Christianity. Each segment dives into a key chapter from Harris’s book, starting with “Washing the Dirty Little Feet of Jesus” on humbly serving others. Then, they move to “The Holy Spirit Said Be Quiet,” which emphasizes the powerful role of listening in faith conversations. Finally, in “God Would Never Allow His Prophet to Be Killed” and “Islam and Christianity: Is There Just a Thin Line Between Us?” they discuss how to approach deeper theological differences with compassion and clarity. Tune in to gain insights on reaching out in love, letting the Spirit guide, and creating connections that transcend differences. Meet the Guest: Timothy and Miriam speak in churches everywhere to educate, equip, and energize Christians to gain God’s heart for Muslim people and to love them. Please listen to Episode #1 of this season to learn more about Timothy and Miriam Harris. Calls to action: Please visit their website, www.lovingyourmuslimneighbor.com. You can also purchase a copy of the book and follow along this season! To contact Timothy and Miriam Harris, email them at [email protected]. Note: This podcast is part of the Christian Podcast Community. You can click here to access more episodes and similar podcasts. Works Cited: Cover Art: Brandon Queen | Bible Translations – English Standard Version (unless stated/noted in the interview) | Quotes: authentic from the host and guest (unless stated/pointed out during the podcast) | Song: Turkish Beat - Music by: Muzaproduction from Pixabay --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elderqueen/support --- Support this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon page! CLICK HERE

Faith Under Fire! - Episode #14 Summary of the episode: In this investigative episode of The E.A.R. Podcast, titled “Faith Under Fire: Investigating Muslim Encounters and Evangelism,” host Brandon Queen interviews author Timothy Harris to explore the powerful narratives in chapters 39 through 41 of Loving Your Muslim Neighbor. Together, they dive into three eye-opening stories: “They Wanted to Arrest Me… For Fasting,” “Can You Believe It? God Loves the World!” and “And If You Go to Iraq, You Will Never See Your Grandchild Again.” Each story uncovers unique aspects of the journey of sharing faith with Muslim neighbors and the emotional, personal, and spiritual costs involved. Brandon and Timothy begin by exploring Muslim international students' unique challenges when navigating unfamiliar cultural landscapes, discussing how small gestures of friendship and support can reflect Christ’s love. They then examine the depth of God’s love and the nuanced difficulties of sharing faith in high-risk areas. Finally, Timothy opens up about the personal and emotional sacrifices involved in missions, sharing his experiences of confronting fears and embracing the costs of serving in challenging regions. Closing the episode, Brandon reminds listeners of the universal power of John 3:16, encouraging believers to love boldly wherever God has placed them. Meet the Guest: Timothy and Miriam speak in churches everywhere to educate, equip, and energize Christians to gain God’s heart for Muslim people and to love them. Please listen to Episode #1 of this season to learn more about Timothy and Miriam Harris. Calls to action: Please visit their website, www.lovingyourmuslimneighbor.com. You can also purchase a copy of the book and follow along this season! To contact Timothy and Miriam Harris, email them at [email protected]. Note: This podcast is part of the Christian Podcast Community. You can click here to access more episodes and similar podcasts. Works Cited: Cover Art: Brandon Queen | Bible Translations – English Standard Version (unless stated/noted in the interview) | Quotes: authentic from the host and guest (unless stated/pointed out during the podcast) | Song: Turkish Beat - Music by: Muzaproduction from Pixabay --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elderqueen/support --- Support this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon page! CLICK HERE

Lost Souls, Seeking Muslims, and Responding to Tragedy! - Episode #13 Summary of the episode: In this episode of The E.A.R. Podcast, host Brandon Queen sits down with Timothy Harris to explore chapters 36-38 of Loving Your Muslim Neighbor. These chapters dive deep into the heart of Christian outreach to the Muslim community, highlighting the importance of genuine love and care for lost souls, understanding secret Muslim seekers, and responding to terrorist attacks with grace and compassion. The first segment discusses how being overly forceful in evangelism can push people away. Timothy emphasizes the importance of meeting people with grace and compassion, just as Jesus did with the woman caught in adultery. In the second segment, they dive into how Christians can reflect Christ’s love through respect and humility and explore the complexities of addressing difficult political topics like the Israeli/Palestinian conflict with compassion. Lastly, the episode tackles the challenge of staying bold in sharing the gospel, with Timothy urging Christians to resist the temptation to remain silent about their faith out of fear of offending others. This episode provides a thought-provoking and compassionate look at evangelism. It encourages listeners to approach Muslim outreach with deep love, biblical truth, and grace in all circumstances. Meet the Guest: Timothy and Miriam speak in churches everywhere to educate, equip, and energize Christians to gain God’s heart for Muslim people and to love them. Key Takeaways: · Caring for the Lost: Drawing from the chapter "You Are Sad Over a Lost Game Than a Lost Soul!" Brandon and Timothy reflect on the biblical call to grieve for those who don’t know Jesus. They discuss passages like Luke 19:41 and Romans 9:1-3, emphasizing how Jesus’ sorrow over Jerusalem reflects God’s heart for the lost today. · Many Muslims Are Secretly Seeking: Timothy sheds light on the hidden reality of Muslim seekers who are curious about Christianity but hesitant to express it publicly. The conversation centers around practical ways Christians can offer a safe space for these seekers and how Jesus' encounter with Nicodemus (John 3:1-2) can guide us in these delicate situations. · Responding to Terrorist Attacks: In a world shaken by violence, the chapter "When a Terrorist Attack Happens, How Do You Respond to the News?" urges Christians to embody love even in the face of terror. Brandon and Timothy challenge listeners to follow Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5:44-45, praying for enemies and loving our Muslim neighbors even when tensions are high. Chapters: 00:01 - CPC Ad 00:48 - Introduction 02:00 – Sad Over a Lost Game than a Lost Soul 16:48 – Secretly Seeking Muslims 35:15 - A Terrorist Attack, How Do You Respond? 49:00 – Closing Remarks Please listen to Episode #1 of this season to learn more about Timothy and Miriam Harris. Calls to action: Please visit their website, www.lovingyourmuslimneighbor.com. You can also purchase a copy of the book and follow along during this season! To contact Timothy and Miriam Harris, email them at [email protected]. Note: This podcast is part of the Christian Podcast Community. You can click here to access more episodes and similar podcasts. Works Cited: Cover Art: Brandon Queen | Bible Translations – English Standard Version (unless stated/noted in the interview) | Quotes: authentic from the host and guest (unless stated/pointed out during the podcast) | Song: Turkish Beat - Music by: Muzaproduction from Pixabay --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elderqueen/support --- Support this podcast by subscribing to our Patreon page! CLICK HERE