Greater Formation and Power Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Coach Tom interviews Marina Dalton-Brown,  a friend who started as a client in his coaching program. Marina carries a particular burden and inspiration to see justice in healthcare - particularly women's healthcare worldwide. Her praying grandmother impacted her and her faith became her own in her university years. The birth of her children and an experience...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Coach Tom continues his interview with Francois Augustin.  Their first discussion was powerful ... so they wanted to continue to discuss some deep and personal spiritual experiences and practices. You will hear about: how Francois Augustin has grown a "robust" relationship with the Lord  ways in which that relationship has translated into a "robust&...

Send us Fan Mail Psalm 24:1a "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world and all who live in it...." In this episode, come meet Francois Augustine, "a man of many nations," who builds bridges by a lifestyle of humility, audacity, curiosity and integrity.  You will be encouraged by his genuine appreciation for, and desire to be enriched by, people of all cultu...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast is a recording of a recent teaching I did. I describe what I consider to be a wholistic and whole-person approach to discipleship based on Ephesians 2:10  "We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. God has given you a gift ... yourself! He wants you to: Receive the gift Open the gift Enjoy...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Coach Tom catches up with longtime friend and faith-filled leader, DiOnetta Jones Crayton. Can faith be built, solidified, increased, and even intensified when we are blindsided? Are you experiencing unusual and/or long-lasting hardships?   Hang on ... you may find God in some new and deeper ways. I think you will be encouraged as you hear DiOnetta's story. _...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Coach Tom speaks with friend and Kingdom comrade, Philippa Davis. You will hear of  The power of caregivers, from babysitters to healthcare workers Philippa's spiritual  and professional journey and her continued metamorphosis  from performance orientation to one of presence and grace Her passion for wholeness in the medical field, for both workers and patien...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Coach Tom speaks with Dashawn Bristol, about his life and spiritual journey from a Corporate Crucible to a passionate fire to share the Good News of Christ. Dashawn is a daycare business owner, a pastor, and an actor. You will hear: About a co-worker's incredible car accident that changed the course of  Dashawn's life Brutal work challenges that altered...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Coach Tom interviews longtime friend and kingdom comrade, Jua Robinson. Tune in to witness some of the amazing transformative power of the Kingdom.  God has worked throughout Jua's life to build a man who builds men and households. You will hear how God moves through obedience, and how challenges can be turned into powerful ministries. Jua's burden is th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Coach Tom interviews long time friend, Devin Ferreira, about his ongoing pursuit to live out his purpose fully. Some Key Thoughts: Let hardships fuel you Each day is a "brick"; a piece of something being  built Find and redefine your limiting beliefs Success is not linear Commit...do it...be inspired...commit...do it...be inspired  There is a seed of gre...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Coach Tom talks with fellow coach, Guy Henry, about his ministry focus:  Find a Need, Meet a Need, Change a Nation. You will hear of God's perseverance, through Guy, in many fields of ministry and despite real-life hardships. Betrayal Judgment Funding Challenges Ministry Re-invention Guy also shares his own growing edges of Self-Awareness, Mindfulness and Lea...

Send us Fan Mail Be Filled with the Transforming Power and Fruit of the Holy Spirit. In this short episode, we practice receiving the Fruit of the Spirit. Pray along with me, and let me know what you think.. ~ Coach Tom _______________________ Y ou can connect with Coach Tom at: https://greaterformation.com/ Email: Tom@GreaterFormation.com   P.S. ... If you are stalled in life, or particularly if...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Coach Tom interacts with David W. Hill, longtime friend, pastor in Boston, connector and kindred spirit.  You will hear how David's upbringing of Consistency, Faith and Humility have shaped his character and passion.  You will also be inspired by his honesty and integrity as he shares his personal pain of a church division that has profoundly impacte...

Send us Fan Mail Are you Good at Juggling? Every day we are all faced with many opportunities, requests, relationships and responsibilities.  There is always so much going on.  Often it is too much to handle at one time, or at least to do so in a healthy way.  The result of this overload can be Overwhelm and/or Anxiety .  These possibilities are real and grim, but each requires a  different respon...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Coach Tom shares concrete steps for acquiring greater transformation and fruitfulness as we move into this year of learning to Stand Up and Live Out Loud. In light of 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 12:1-2, and Ephesians 2:10,  Tom unfolds the processes of transfiguration Contemplation of God's word, character, ways and will Discovering and understanding our God-or...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Coach Tom shares one of his journal entries, and he and Coach Andrea discuss: What it means for us to reveal and release the glory of God How we serve as Kingdom Governors  Colossians 4:2-6  ...  How to be Prayerful, Watchful and Thankful in our spheres of assignment How to persistently knock to open specific Kingdom Doors How to prepare for when the doors open How...

Send us Fan Mail Do you still have air in your lungs? Is your spirit groaning...longing for more? Don't stop living before you die!  This is the encouragement of author, speaker, coach and pastor, Dawn Damon. Hear her honest heart of passion and compassion as she shares her own grit in the face of many life challenges.  She experienced and pressed through: Significant Trauma as a child Trauma...

Send us Fan Mail Our propensity to live from a place of selfishness and greed may not be transformed by conversion or an encounter with Christ alone.  Kingdom Discipleship is needed to transform lives. This podcast is based on Mathew 9:1-13 Jesus exhibited His authority to heal and forgive. He went to those who needed healing and forgiveness. (It might be wise for us to go to those who need what w...

Send us Fan Mail Come "eavesdrop" on a  Greater Formation session, as Coach Tom teaches about thanksgiving,  praise and worship via Psalm 100:4. You will hear how these communications with God  differ from one another enable us to draw near to God change us and prepare us for obedience by helping us to align with God and His initiatives overcome the enemy You will be challenged and incli...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tom interviews a friend and comrade of 30 years.  Listen and be inspired as Claire shares about her powerful conversion that translated into an authentic and inspiring life in Christ.  Her faith and practical life of love, extended to underserved and forgotten people, will inspire you. You will hear about the importance and power of listening prayer and abiding an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we will be challenged to: Reconsider our culture of busyness, productivity, achievement and accomplishment Take stock of what is happening to our souls Slow down, listen and be filled...and work out of that place Offer others the opportunity to do the same Tune in to learn from the faith journey of my friend; a wonderful, much-respected person of solid faith. ~ Coa...

Send us Fan Mail This teaching may transform how you view your work.   It will inspire you, clarify your sense of work value and purpose and help you to exercise Kingdom authority in and through your work. Here are a few points that Coach Tom touches upon ... You bear the Image of God You are to increase Kingdom culture and population It's time to rule, tame, and bring order and harmony in yo...

Send us Fan Mail “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Coach Tom challenges us to consider key questions about our reception, experience and demonstration of God's love, because the love of God transforms everything! Are you settling for a loveless faith?   Do you want to open a whole new world of adventure?  If so: Ask God for the experience of His love Receive, agree and align yourself with His love for you Be b...

Send us Fan Mail "... the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what He requires of you:  to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God."  - Micah 6:8 In this episode, Coach Tom interviews Randy Nabors, one of his own formative influencers. Randy's life and ministry embody Micah 6:8 : Tune in to hear how God called Randy and wonderfully changed the entir...

Send us Fan Mail As things heat up this summer, Coach Tom encourages us to look up and in as our first response to the difficulties that surround us.  He challenges us to take a fresh look at the various arenas of  our lives, such as Problems Issues Relationships Improvement Projects Unclean areas in order to discern what may need to be cleaned, repaired or remodeled so that we can live spacious l...