Prayer Life — Special Guests: Marty Miller and Austin Bates
05/15/20 • 28 min
Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN.
Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University.
The subject of a "Prayer Life" can be a touchy one. Some may feel subjected to judgment if their's is compared to yours. For some, they may desire a deeper better prayer life while other's think theirs is sufficient. Join Ryan and his guests as the dive head first into their perspectives and personal experiences with their own Prayer Life Journey.
Let us introduce you to this episode's special guests:
Marty Miller is a lifelong disciple of Christ, the loving husband of his first wife, the proud father of two adult children, and has most recently become an exuberant grandfather! Marty’s career path has been primarily in the field of education having served in both public and private sectors from California to Tennessee. He has held positions that include elementary school principal, multi-grade teacher, middle school science teacher, high school science teacher, nature center director, outdoor school director, educational consultant, university education professor, student teacher supervisor, and outdoor leadership program director. He is a well-recognized outdoor professional with skills and certifications that include WMI/NOLS Wilderness First Responder, ACA Swift Water Rescue, and AIARE Avalanche Safety. Marty is gifted at discovering and sharing spiritual lessons from nature, God’s second book, as modeled by Jesus Christ, the master educator. Now, after nearly 30 years in education, Marty has transitioned into full-time ministry by creating Blueprint for Men, a non-profit men’s ministry devoted to helping men discover and live out their God-given design in a secular world. Through outdoor retreats, small group support, leadership training, and curriculum development, Marty is helping men to step up and become the men God intended them to be, better husbands, better fathers, and better disciples of Christ! Blueprint for Men
Austin Bates is a sophomore theology major at Southern Adventist University. He has a passion for music ministry in the Adventist church and is chasing God’s call to be a youth pastor in an urban setting. As the student director for Engage Ministries, Austin is constantly seeking out new opportunities to expand his ministerial reach.
Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN.
Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University.
The subject of a "Prayer Life" can be a touchy one. Some may feel subjected to judgment if their's is compared to yours. For some, they may desire a deeper better prayer life while other's think theirs is sufficient. Join Ryan and his guests as the dive head first into their perspectives and personal experiences with their own Prayer Life Journey.
Let us introduce you to this episode's special guests:
Marty Miller is a lifelong disciple of Christ, the loving husband of his first wife, the proud father of two adult children, and has most recently become an exuberant grandfather! Marty’s career path has been primarily in the field of education having served in both public and private sectors from California to Tennessee. He has held positions that include elementary school principal, multi-grade teacher, middle school science teacher, high school science teacher, nature center director, outdoor school director, educational consultant, university education professor, student teacher supervisor, and outdoor leadership program director. He is a well-recognized outdoor professional with skills and certifications that include WMI/NOLS Wilderness First Responder, ACA Swift Water Rescue, and AIARE Avalanche Safety. Marty is gifted at discovering and sharing spiritual lessons from nature, God’s second book, as modeled by Jesus Christ, the master educator. Now, after nearly 30 years in education, Marty has transitioned into full-time ministry by creating Blueprint for Men, a non-profit men’s ministry devoted to helping men discover and live out their God-given design in a secular world. Through outdoor retreats, small group support, leadership training, and curriculum development, Marty is helping men to step up and become the men God intended them to be, better husbands, better fathers, and better disciples of Christ! Blueprint for Men
Austin Bates is a sophomore theology major at Southern Adventist University. He has a passion for music ministry in the Adventist church and is chasing God’s call to be a youth pastor in an urban setting. As the student director for Engage Ministries, Austin is constantly seeking out new opportunities to expand his ministerial reach.
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Mentoring Relationships — Special Guests: Benjamin Lundquist and Natalie Boonstra
Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN.
Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University.
Have you ever had a mentor or do you have one right now? Why should you have a mentor? Mentoring can be one of the best relationships you can have in your life. Listen to Ryan and his guests share their personal experiences both from the mentor and mentee side of the relationship.
Let us introduce you to this episode's special guests:
BENJAMIN LUNDQUIST is the Young Adult Ministries Director for the Oregon Conference and also serves as the Young Adult Ministries Coordinator for the North American Division. Benjamin has an M.A. in Youth and Young Adult Ministry from Andrews University. He has spearheaded a variety of innovative young adult ministry projects and mentoring models. He is passionate about inspiring young adults to become growing followers of Jesus and leaders for His cause. Ben and his wife Kim spend much of the year investing in the lives of the the next generation through camps, retreats, speaking appointments, and simply sharing their life with others.
Check our Rise and Lead Podcast that Ben hosts.
Natalie Boonstra is a junior public relations major at Southern Adventist University. She’s the co-host and producer of Flourish by AWL a podcast for Adventist Women Leaders. And she has a passion for using media to connect people with Christ, and build His church. She is also Ryan Becker’s hero.
www.theprojectrefresh.org
www.southern.edu
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Where Do You Find Beauty in Seventh-day Adventism? — Special Guests: Kaleb Eisele and Henry Johnson
Season 4 was shot and recorded at the Carolina Conference, Charlotte, NC and at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN.
Ryan's special guests for this season are made up of local pastors, students, Conference employees and church members in the Carolinas and employees of Southern Adventist University.
It's so easy to pick-a-part things that might be wrong with the church. In a society that breeds pessimism, how can we find the positive or beauty in the mess caused by humans. Join Ryan and his two guests as they share their personal stories and journeys and their perspectives on finding the beauty in the Seventh-day Adventist church.
Let us introduce you to this episode's special guests:
Kaleb Eisele is a content creator living with his wife and two cats in Portland, Oregon. As the editor and founder of social media projects like Humans of Adventism and Oregon Adventist Stories, Kaleb’s work focuses on the life experiences of Seventh-day Adventists. Kaleb holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English from the College of Charleston, where he focused on emerging literary trends, and currently serves as the VP for Recruitment & Development for the Society of Adventist Communicators.
www.adventisthumans.com
Henry Johnson is the director of Young Adult Ministries at the Carolina Conference. In 2019, he teamed up with Ryan Becker to cohost a brand-new podcast series called “A Beautiful Faith,” which launched in early 2020. Johnson ienjoys reading, historical reenacting, music, and unique tie knots. His number one passion, though, is seeing the Gospel message click in youth and young adults.
www.theprojectrefresh.org
www.southern.edu
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