Influencers Global Ministries

Hear a recording from the opening night of the first-ever Women's Leadership Summit.  Bryan Craig and Jaime Lind gave some opening comments and then, Rocky opened  with a question he often asks our leaders, “How’s Your Soul?” Hear Rocky’s opening comments as he impresses upon the women leaders the importance of the soul health of our leadership. This is truly at the heart of our DNA. Listen, learn...

Loving God, Loving Others.  Last Sunday, the closing day of our Influencers Women's Summit, it was Palm Sunday and Rocky gave a great Communion message to help us enter into Easter week and join Jesus at His last supper with His disciples.  Listen and get your heart ready to celebrate our King.

So many people were touched by our interview with Franko Besinaiz from Bakersfield that we asked him back for Part 2 to help answer some of the remaining questions from his story.  Join us again for another inspiring chat with Franko.  And Franko wanted us to let you know if anyone needs to talk to someone who won’t judge or condemn them, he is available.  His number is 661-444-0469.  Listen and b...

Bryan interviews Franko Besinaiz, one of the key leaders in Bakersfield, CA about his story of being abandoned as a young boy and living on the streets, leading up to a near-death experience at 19 years of age.  God spared him and pursued him, in and out of prison, until he finally surrendered and became a new creation.  Then, hear how God guided him to The Journey and a newfound purpose.  Be read...

With the upcoming Women’s Leadership Summit fast-approaching and the ministry so rapidly growing, we must continue to emphasize the DNA that drives this ministry.  You have probably heard us mention DNA many times, but it is critical to guarding this precious ministry.  Listen so you can continue to understand the DNA and share it with others.

Bryan interviews Scott L. Johnson, an Influencer in Tulsa, who is a gifted Bible teacher who explains God's Word in practical, relevant ways. He recently gave a talk to the men in Tulsa at their weekly Anchor gathering and his topic was "Pornography". Considering a 2016 study which found that 64% of men (Christian and Non) view Porn monthly, chances are many of you are struggling with this sin. Un...

Bryan interviews Scott L. Johnson, an Influencer in Tulsa, who is a gifted Bible teacher who explains God's Word in practical, relevant ways.  He recently gave a talk to the men in Tulsa at their weekly Anchor gathering and his topic was "Pornography".  Considering a 2016 study which found that 64% of men (Christian and Non) view Porn monthly, chances are many of you are struggling with this sin. ...

Rocky and Bryan talk about Love and how we are to told to Love God and Love Others as Ourselves.  Jesus even says All the Law and the Prophecies depend upon Love.  We are even told to love like He loves us.  All of this can seem quite impossible, were it not for a God who makes all things possible.  Join us for this discussion of Love and how Abiding is the key.

This week, we interview Kirk Sterling, a Journey brother out of Memphis, TN who lost his wife, Sandra, to COVID 5 months ago.  Although it is still very raw and painful, Kirk was gracious to share his story because he believes going through The Journey and learning to Abide prepared him to face this extreme trial.  Listen and be touched at how much our Lord truly does Know and Care, in the words o...

Bryan and Rocky discuss God’s call for us to make disciples of all nations and how we have taken The Journey to multiple countries and languages.  We talk about lessons learned and truths revealed which have prepared us for the international opportunities we see emerging today.  Please listen and be praying for God to raise up “champions” all over the world so we can help every nation, tribe and l...

Bryan is back with Rocky Fleming.  They discuss the key theological foundation of Influencers, i.e. the non-negotiables and how, for 20 years, Influencers has been able to help people of all different denominational beliefs come together in a unified pursuit of Christ.    To read our Statement of Faith ( https://www.influencers.org/about-us/statement-of-faith/ )

Bryan interviews Jaime Lind, our Communications Coordinator and organizer of the upcoming Women's Leadership Summit.  Hear about the history of the women's movement in Influencers and the motivation which led to this conference.  All Influencers women should listen to this and consider whether God is calling you to join this movement.

We have been tracking the progress of Journey Participant, Niles Graham, from Sacramento, CA.  We interviewed him right as he started The Journey, and then, right after his first Prayer Retreat.  His group just completed their Spiritual Gifts retreat, and we interviewed him again.  Niles talks about the things he’s learned about The Holy Spirit, about Pruning and about His Spiritual gifts.  It is...

This is part 2 of an interview between Bryan Craig and Nate Sweeney, Influencers Board Member, Pastor, and founder of The Abiding Network, who recently wrote a book, “Abiding in Physical Health.”  Bryan and Nate share their testimonies about how the physical aspect of our being is important and is directly tied into the spiritual and emotional part of our being.  They talk about exercise, diet and...

Bryan interviews Nate Sweeney, Influencers Board Member, Pastor, and founder of The Abiding Network, who recently wrote a book, “Abiding in Physical Health.”  Bryan and Nate share their testimonies about how the physical aspect of our being is important and is directly tied into the spiritual and emotional part of our being.  They talk about exercise, diet and how new lifestyle changes can impact...

Rocky and Bryan finish their 3-part Christmas Podcast series, Christmas is Faith, Hope and now, Love.  They talk about how God is Love and Jesus is God which means Jesus brought Love into the world that Christmas Day.  Abiding brings us into that Love and then, it is out job to give it away.  Listen and get your Love in the right perspective right before Christmas…IT’S NOT TOO LATE!

Enjoy another special Christmas version of the Influencers Network Podcast.  Rocky and Bryan talk about the Hope that Christmas brings through Jesus and how this is available, not just after we die, but NOW.  Also, they are sharing a special song called, “Your Peace Will Make Us One” by Audrey Assad to accompany this week’s message.  If you would like to listen to the song with the lyrics, go to t...

Rocky and Bryan talk about how Faith is such an important part of Christmas.  They recount their faith perspectives growing up and how the world needs the Faith of Christmas more than ever right now.

Bryan interviews Zyla Brown, one of our women Influencers in Northwest Arkansas.  Zyla recounts her experience with church after church during her early years, as her heart was searching for the truth.  Something always seemed to be missing for her until a friend invited her to church where they were starting a Journey group.  She wasn’t even a member of the church but they welcomed her with open...

Bryan interviews Hassan Kibirango and Moses Ndahiro, two sharp young Influencers who live in Rwanda, Africa. They are currently going through a Virtual Journey Group and are catching a vision for discipleship for their country. This is more evidence that God is inviting us to a bigger territory than we ever thought possible.  “Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask o...

On the closing night of our Leadership Summit, Nate Sweeney gave a talk on body, soul and spirit health that was a blessing and challenge for our leaders.  Nate is a pastor and Influencers Board member and founder of The Abiding Network.  Listen and let the Holy Spirit speak through Nate to your heart.

Bryan Craig shares the talk he gave at the Leadership Summit as he recounted God's fingerprints on this ministry over the past 20 years.  As you listen, you will see that God was directing our steps, and in unusual ways, but as men gave their lives away and made disciples, a worldwide ministry was born.  Listen and be inspired.

As promised, we will be sharing recordings of some of the talks given out our recent Leadership Summit.  We asked Board Member, Greg Huett, to give a talk about the DNA of Influencers that was very clarifying and impactful.  Please listen to this, especially if you are a Journey Guide, so you will better understand the sacred responsibility of what God has given us.

Bryan sits down with Tom Seay, NWA Regional Director.  Tom talks about his days with Walmart and working with Sam Walton and how The Journey taught him about Personal Abandonment, Absolute Trust and the importance of Forgiveness. 

You may have caught our interview with Niles Graham 3 months ago when he was just starting his Journey Group.  We wanted to track the progress of a Journey participant.  Niles is from Sacramento and in our last interview, he talked about his tough background and mixed feelings on faith.  We caught up with Niles at the Leadership Summit and interviewed him, just after completing his 1st Extended Pr...