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Whether you are a business, community, or ministry leader, all leaders should develop multiple strategies for effectively communicating information to ensure proper understanding. This episode draws from the experiences of the Apostle Paul who used different strategies to effectively communicate the Gospel to people with different levels of understanding. Please share this episode with others want...

Have you ever wondered how the Old & New Testaments are connected? Let this Bible study help you connect the dots as we study three incredible prophecies of Jesus Christ! This Bible study is dedicated to Jackie, Sally, and the rest of the Tuesday Afternoon Ladies Bible Study Group of Sikeston, MO, where I first taught this lesson.

Our God sees us and hears us even when we are living in the proverbial darkness of life. Let this episode encourage you to trust God no matter the situation.

Let's Go Fishing is filled with stories, advice, and inspiration, including my favorite fishing story about a time I didn't catch a fish, but we did catch Larry! 

Many people find themselves confused and frustrated as they seek to answer the call of God. In this podcast I will help clear the confusion and eliminate the frustration by describing how the call of God can be divided into two categories and answered clearly.  Intro/Outro Music: Carson Hamby  Questions & Comments: ricklovall@gmail.com 

Have you ever thought about what portion of your income is SEED and what portion is BREAD? In this episode I will show you how God sees your money and encourage you to manage it God's way so you can be the generous blesser that He wants you to be.  Questions: ricklovall@gmail.com Intro/Outro Music: Carson Hamby 

I recently hosted a Zoom seminar entitled "How To Teach the Bible" that explains how I teach small group Bible studies, Wednesday night Bible studies, and Sunday school classes. This podcast is the audio from the Zoom seminar.  Get ready to take notes and be challenged to improve your ability to teach Bible studies!  Intro/Outro Music: Carson Hamby 

A Bible Study that explains how the Old Testament tabernacle can teach us about Jesus. Every piece of furniture is a "type and shadow" of our Savior.  Questions and Comments: ricklovall@gmail.com  Intro and Outro Music: Carson Hamby

Join me as I review Matthew 24:3-14 to gain insight into the question, "Is COVID-19 the judgment of God?"  Questions or Comments: ricklovall@gmail.com Intro & Outro Music: Carson Hamby 

Bible Study Scriptures:  Genesis 1:1-5 / Ephesians 2:10 / 2 Corinthians 5:17 / Acts 1:8 / Romans 15:18-19 / John 1:1-5, 14 / Hebrews 11:3 / 1 Peter 1:15-16 / 2 Corinthians 4:6-7 / Isaiah 62:2 / Revelation 2:17 Questions or Comments: ricklovall@gmail.com Intro and Outro Music: Carson Hamby 

How well are you embracing the season of life you are in? In this podcast I will share several questions to ask yourself that can help you embrace the season of life you are in so you can be better prepared for the next season.  Questions can be sent to ricklovall@gmail.com  Intro and Outro Music designed by Carson Hamby 

This episode will challenge you to stand strong in your faith as the future unfolds before us.  Questions can be emailed to me at ricklovall@gmail.com.  Intro/Outro Music Credit: Carson Hamby 

I have been asked WHY so many times. Why did I stop pastoring? After 9 years of church growth, why did I leave?  In this episode I will share the truth about why I stopped pastoring. I will also share advice for those who are striving to fulfill the will of God in your life through the ministry.  Email me with questions or comments: ricklovall@gmail.com  Intro and Outro Music by Car...

This episode is dedicated to my favorite lady in the Bible... Joanna. Although she probably wouldn't make anyone's "Top 10" list of most powerful ladies in the Scripture, she is my favorite because of her faithfulness and willingness to give. Listen and be challenged to live out a life of faithfulness, even when your spouse works for a man who kills preachers.  Intro & Outro Music: Design...

Patience is not everyone's favorite character trait to develop within ourselves. Yet I believe it is THE most essential element of faith. Tune in to this podcast to hear what the Bible has to say about patience.  Intro & Outro Music was created by Carson Hamby via Garageband. 

While standing on the hillside where Jesus preached "The Sermon on The Mount" in 2016, God gave me a vision entitled "The Stages of Ministry Development." This podcast will describe 18 attributes of each of the three stages Jesus went through as His ministry developed. You will quickly recognize how each stage is experienced in our own lives as He calls us to ministry. Please share this podcast wi...

In this episode I will describe five types of pressures many pastors face, some on a daily basis, as well as tips on how to overcome them.  Questions related to this podcast can be directed to me at ricklovall@gmail.com.  Intro & Outro Music created by Carson Hamby on GarageBand. 

This podcast is dedicated to leaders, specifically pastors, who have visions of growth but are dealing with the frustrations that come from people who are resisting the change you are trying to implement.  Shout out to Carson Hamby for making the intro and outro music!  Contact me at ricklovall@gmail.com with any questions or comments.  All opinions expressed in this podcast are min...

Ever wondered about prophetic visions? In this episode I share insights into this spiritual gifting, giving examples and scriptures to help the listener understand more about how God uses visions to speak to His people.  Intro/Outro Music by Carson Hamby  Shout Out: Thanks to Tony and Bryan of "The Crucial Conversation" and Justin Gleason of "Spirit Signal" for the encouragement to launch this pod...

This episode will challenge you to pray prayers that are filled with crazy faith! I will share three stories of how God worked out situations in ways that only He could after prayer was made. I’ll also give you 7 tips for how to improve the likelihood of your prayers being answered with a “Yes!” from God. - Shout our to Carson Hamby for making the intro and outro music! Email me for his contact in...

The three most responsibility-filled words in the Bible are..... Feed My Sheep. Listen to learn why.... 

In this episode I describe the 5 steps that God gave me to grow the church we pastored for 9 years. If you are a pastor, I encourage you to use these 5 steps and then add to them as God directs you. There are many ways to grow a church. These worked for us. And I believe the principles behind them will work for you as well.  Contact Rick Lovall at ricklovall@gmail.com 

In this podcast I share stories of answered prayers and challenge the listener to pray bold, God-honoring prayers. 

People will only accept what they can understand. That's why Jesus commanded His disciples to TEACH!  This podcast is dedicated to explaining the essential components of teaching the Bible. Host, Rick Lovall, has taught hundreds of Bible studies and loves to help others develop their ability to teach.  SHOW REFERENCE: "How Do You Measure Up To The Word of God?" by James Poitras - LINK: h...

Does our level of devotion truly honor Christ's level of commitment to us?  How engaged is the modern church? A challenge to be the church Jesus can be proud He died for.  Link to Barna Group Research: https://www.barna.com/research/whats_on_mind_americas_pastors/