Making Disciples Naturally

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes maturity is equated with "doing things for Christ." However, Scripture points to another mark of a mature Christian: a life of love. 

Send us Fan Mail Does it make any difference if we know with certainty whether we have eternal life or not? Does it matter? And, can we really know? In this final podcast on the topic of "Seven Myths About Heaven" we examine whether we can know with certainty our eternal destiny. Kansas Navigators Community Ministry

Send us Fan Mail We commonly have been taught that all Christians will have essentially the same eternal experience. We've been taught that there will be no difference among people in the next life. But is that accurate from a Biblical standpoint? Is that what the Bible teaches? And if not, what determines our eternal experience? Can we use this information as a motivation for faithful living...

Send us Fan Mail We commonly assume that when a believer dies, he or she "goes to heaven." Is that Biblically accurate? We know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (2 Cor. 5:8) so that the moment the believer passes into the next life they are with the Lord Jesus immediately. But what does the Bible teach about the ultimate home for the believer? You might be s...

Send us Fan Mail Continuing our look at 7 myths about heaven, today we look at who angels are and whether people become angels when they die. Also, should we even think that much about heaven. After all, isn't it possible to dwell so much on the afterlife that we are of no value for service in the here and now? Learn what the Bible teaches about heaven and our need to keep "seeking the t...

Send us Fan Mail We are frequently confused about heaven. In fact, so much so, that we may not be that excited about going there. But what does God say in His Word about heaven? What are some wrong ideas or myths that people may have about heaven? In this series about heaven we look at seven myths people may have about heaven, then compare them to what Scripture actually teaches. 

Send us Fan Mail There seems to be a push to accept viewpoints that are not Biblical, simply because the culture teaches us to do this? Why is this? Even more importantly, what are some ways we can get more of God's perspective and thus know and operate out of the truth of Scripture rather than going along with the crowd? 

Send us Fan Mail Getting God's perspective on life is indeed a lifelong process. Often we let the world influence us and just "go along to get along." If we live life according to God's blueprint, seeking and applying His wisdom from His inerrant Word, blessing will  follow.  But often our views of what is right and wrong are shaped more by culture than by God's Word. We m...

Send us Fan Mail Eternal life is all about knowing God more intimately. Dr. Spann shares insights into this truth in this fifth of five episodes. In addition he shares some of the ways he meditates on Scripture and the resources he uses. Complete notes from this session can be downloaded here. Other resources: Trusting God by Jerry Bridges Meditation by Jim Downing Westminster Pulpit (G. Campbell...

Send us Fan Mail It is so difficult to relinquish control of our lives, yet in order to really obtain all that the Lord may have for us, He asks us to do just that. Dr. Richard Spann shares a personal experience that helped him understand that better. Complete notes from this session can be downloaded here. Other resources: Westminster Pulpit (G. Campbell Morgan) Kansas Communities Ministry Websit...

Send us Fan Mail God tells Abram in Genesis 15:1 that He is Abram's shield and reward. Can that principle be applied today? Rather than looking at God being our reward as a selfish thing, Dr. Spann encourages us to see that He is our significance and security and we can love others because of His being our Reward. Complete notes from this session can be downloaded here. Other resources: Westm...

Send us Fan Mail Our tendency is at times to run ahead of God's timing in our zeal and enthusiasm to serve Him or to lag behind as He wants us to move ahead when we are reluctant. There is a balance and Dr. Spann shares some practical insights into keeping in step with God. Complete notes from this session can be downloaded here. Other resources: Westminster Pulpit (G. Campbell Morgan) Kansas...

Send us Fan Mail The Bible in Genesis 15:1 states that Enoch walked with God? What does that mean and does it even apply to us today. Dr. Richard Spann shares his thoughts on the meaning of walking with God. (This is a re-release of a prior episode.) Complete notes from this session can be downloaded here. Other resources: Westminster Pulpit (G. Campbell Morgan) Kansas Communities Ministry Website...

Send us Fan Mail In this final episode, Mr. Al Ewert shares something he learned from Elizabeth Elliott as he was trying to decide what to do in a particularly difficult situation. Sometimes we are paralyzed with fear or worry as we try to decide how to take our next step. TUMI Kansas Communities Ministry 

Send us Fan Mail Mr. Al Ewert, Senior Leadership with TUMI (The Urban Ministry Institute) in Wichita, Kansas, shares six simple, yet profound phrases that can help us keep perspective in the midst of challenging times. TUMI Kansas Navigators Communities Ministry  

Send us Fan Mail In the midst of strife and conflict, there is a tremendous need for love and reconciliation in our world today. But how do we do that in an effective way? Mr. Al Ewert shares some thoughts about reaching out to the person in your sphere of influence who may feel they are a "nobody" but who is of infinite value in the eyes of God. Also, he discusses the great value and ef...

Send us Fan Mail Mr. Al Ewert, Senior Leadership with International ministry with The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI) shares how God taught him the importance of making communion with Christ of the highest priority. In addition he shares stories from his time with Mr. Lorne Sanny, former President of the Navigators, and some practical ways he has learned to walk with God. Finally, we discuss the c...

Send us Fan Mail Al Ewert, Senior Leadership in International Development with The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI) shares about what discipleship looks like in the setting of the inner city as well as his observation that prayer is absolutely vital to our own spiritual growth as well as the growth in people to whom we minister.  The Urban Ministry Institute Kansas Navigators

Send us Fan Mail Mr. Al Ewert, formerly City Director with World Impact for a number of years and now Senior Leadership with International Development of The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI) shares his heart in this podcast as he talks about his humble beginnings and how God called him into ministry. God can use each of us, no matter our background or talents as we yield our lives to Him. The Urban...

Send us Fan Mail Authentic transformation occurs in the context of loving, safe relationships as the Holy Spirit renews out minds through His Word. David Case shares how he has learned principles over the years that have helped countless individuals in seeking true, deep down, change. David Case, Founder and Director of Live Free Ministries is our speaker this year at our Spring Men's Confere...

Send us Fan Mail Many people, through no fault of their own, lack deep spiritual foundations. How can we help in rebuilding those? How can we relate to people and build trust in relationships? Mr. David Case is our speaker for this year's Spring Men's Conference April 10, 2021 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Wichita. The theme is "When Life Isn't Working: Rebuilding Spiri...

Send us Fan Mail Should Bible study be reserved for theologians and pastors or can anyone do an in-depth study? The answer is "Yes" you can do more in-depth study and on this podcast we share some tried and true principles to help you do that! How to Read the Bible for All It's Worth by Gordon and Fee How to Study Your Bible by Kay Arthur Searching the Scriptures by Chuck Swindoll

Send us Fan Mail Perhaps you know that you would like to have a daily quiet time with the Lord but don't know how get started? Learn some practical ideas in this podcast about observation, interpretation and application. It will change your life! Seven Minutes with God Blue Letter Bible Lumina Bible

Send us Fan Mail What is the purpose of our quiet time or personal devotional time? Is it just to "get something out of the Bible"? Or is there a deeper purpose? In this episode we examine the devotional time in terms of the fact that our Lord Himself desires to spend time with us. We often look at the quiet time as something we must do to be a "good Christian." However, there...

Send us Fan Mail Are there errors in the Bible? Can we really trust it with our lives and build our house on the solid rock of God's Word? If the Bible has errors, then we can't really trust anything in it as being true or a promise, including whether Jesus rose from the dead or whether God will fulfill His promise of eternal life to those who believe in Him. However, we learn that Scrip...