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In this episode, Seth dives into a recent sermon he listened to about how our lives affect how we present the Gospel. He references Titus 2 and the guys talk about how as Christians, we're always being evaluated by others around us - so let's make sure our lives represent what we believe and preach.    LINKS: https://www.leaddefend.org/   SOCIAL: https://www.facebook.com/leaddefend/ https://www.in...

In this first episode of the new year, Ryan and Seth tackle the big question that most of us think about at least once, if not more, in our lives: What is my purpose?  Sometimes we forget that our purpose is bigger than ourselves. The guys walk through some scripture and talk about how our purpose needs to be in-line with God's purpose for our lives. 

The guys continue to take a look at questions and statements recently presented in LifeWay's biannual State of Theology Study. In this study, Americans were asked to rate how they agreed or disagreed with questions and statements presented about theology no matter their beliefs. The results were collected so the data could be presented  In this episode, Ryan and Seth look at the statement: “Everyo...

In the next few episodes, the guys are going to take a look at questions and statements recently presented in LifeWay's biannual State of Theology Study. In this study, Americans were asked to rate how they agreed or disagreed with questions and statements presented about theology no matter their beliefs. The results were collected so the data could be presented  In this episode, Ryan and Seth loo...

In the next few episodes, the guys are going to take a look at questions and statements recently presented in LifeWay's biannual State of Theology Study. In this study, Americans were asked to rate how they agreed or disagreed with questions and statements presented about theology no matter their beliefs. The results were collected so the data could be presented  In this episode, Andrea Lennon joi...

In the next few episodes, the guys are going to take a look at questions and statements recently presented in LifeWay's biannual State of Theology Study. In this study, Americans were asked to rate how they agreed or disagreed with questions and statements presented about theology no matter their beliefs. The results were collected so the data could be presented  In this episode, Andrea Lennon, fr...

In this episode of the Lead > Defend Podcast, Seth asks Ryan the question, 'What has God been teaching you in the last 6-9 months since this pandemic began?' Seth talked a few weeks ago about what God has been teaching him during this time. Now we talk to Ryan about what he's been learning. We dive into Mark 4 with Jesus calming the storm, and how this time could really be used to help strength...

In this episode of the Lead > Defend Podcast, Seth is joined with guest co-host Adam Venters of the Metro BCM in Little Rock. Together, these two guys sit down with Todd von Helms to talk about his most recent book, Before You Leave: For College, Career, and Eternity.  In part two, the last part in this conversation, they finish diving into the main topics addressed in Todd's book like 'does Go...

In this episode of the Lead > Defend Podcast, Seth is joined with guest co-host Adam Venters of the Metro BCM in Little Rock. Together, these two guys sit down with Todd von Helms to talk about his most recent book, Before You Leave: For College, Career, and Eternity.  In part one, of this two-part conversation, they begin to dive into the main topics addressed in Todd's book like 'can we reall...

In this episode of the Lead > Defendo Podcast, Ryan talks to Brian Hughes, Associate College Pastor at First Baptist Church in Texarkana, Texas about all things leadership.  Brian talks about leaders that have helped shape his skills and life, as well as discuss practical ways you can start sharpening and growing in your leadership skills.     Questions They Discuss:  When you think of the word...

In this episode, Ryan and Seth talk about all the things they’ve accomplished (or haven’t accomplished) during this COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine periods.  The normal we knew is gone, and this new sense of normalcy is setting in, but maybe that’s a good thing. Maybe the normal we knew wasn’t so good after all. The guys take a look at Exodus 33 and talk about what God has been teaching them, or...

In this episode, Miriam Ramirez comes back to chat with Ryan and Seth about immigration.  We learned a little bit about Miriam and her law firm in the first episode of season 2, but the guys talk with her more in-depth about what she does and how she does it.  Sometimes we can hear the word ‘immigration’ and immediately get intimidated. However, Miriam talks about the process of immigration and sh...

In this episode of the Lead > Defend Podcast, Seth and Ryan talk to Mitchell Emrich! Mitchell graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in 2020 and is currently an intern doing student ministry.  The guys talk about Emrich’s journey to being called into ministry, and how that’s shaped his life. God speaks to everyone differently so the calling on your life will be different compared to someone...

WELCOME BACK TO SEASON 2! In the very first episode of season 2, Ryan and Seth talk to one of Ryan’s good friends from college - Miriam Ramirez! In this episode, you’ll hear her heart for the Lord, and also her passion for helping those in difficult situations.  Miriam has had her own law firm, Ramirez Law Firm in Hot Springs, for four years now. She has a passion for family and immigration law bu...

In the final episode of season one, Ryan and Seth talk to Keith Youngs. A 2019 graduate from the University of Central Arkansas, Keith is a young professional navigating the world of life after college. In the life of a college senior, especially during COVID-19, the future might seem a little unclear. There is hope, even in hard times, as long as we continue to lean on God for guidance and peace....

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted a ton of different people in different ways. One of those being seniors across the board, whether it was high school students or college students. Being a senior in 2020 did not play out as you thought it would a year ago. In this episode, Ryan and Seth sat down with a local high school senior to talk about their unusual senior year.   James McCormick is from Har...

In the last, but certainly not least, episode of our Lead > Defend LIVE series, the guys sat down with Andy Jennings. Andy is the Young Adult Pastor at Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas. Apologetics. Its part of what Lead > Defend is all about, but why is it so important? How can we build it up? Seth, Ryan, and Andy talk about all that and discuss some fundamental truths that are useful i...

Abdu Murray joins the guys this week as our LIVE episodes continue from the Lead > Defend Conference in February. Murray, born in Detroit and raised a devout Muslim, came to know Christ in 2000 after a 9-year search. He is now the Senior Vice President for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries and speaks and writes on their behalf.  We live in a world of confusion and contradictions. However,...

In the third episode of our LIVE series that we recorded at the Lead > Defend 2020 Conference in February. Ryan and Seth talk to Mary Jo Sharp, assistant professor of apologetics at Houston Baptist University. She’s also the founder and director of Confident Christianity Apologetics.  Mary Jo discusses her journey to faith, after growing up in the Pacific Northwest as an atheist. She talks abou...

In this episode, we continue with live recordings from the Lead > Defend 2020 Conference.  The guys talk to Bill Newton, Generations Pastor at First Baptist Hot Springs in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Newton has been with the conference since the very beginning. The abortion debate has been a topic of discussion for many years now. With recent laws being challenged or even changed, it’s more importan...

In the first of five LIVE episodes we recorded at Lead > Defend 2020 conference, we bring you, Ricky Chelette. Ricky is the Executive Director of Living Hope Ministries in Arlington, Texas. He was one of several breakout session speakers. In his session, he discussed ‘Understanding Gender Development in Males & Females.’  In this episode, the guys talk to Ricky about today’s culture surroun...

In this episode, Ryan is joined by Adam Venters again to discuss the topic of alcohol. It’s something that’s advertised everywhere, on social media, our tv shows, etc. You can’t escape it. So how can we as Christians discern the right and wrongs? Ryan and Adam dive into that and share some personal stories and wisdom on what to do, and how to deal with it.    Questions They Discuss: Why is there s...

In this episode, Seth is gone and Ryan is joined by Adam Venters, Metro BCM minister for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the surrounding areas. Together they dive into the Old Testament to prove that it doesn’t actually suck. There are things you can learn from it and apply to your life. They're here to prove that even while living in a New Testament world, the Old Testament can stil...

In this episode, Seth and Ryan talk about some mentors in their life, and the things they’ve learned from them. They also talk about how to find a mentor in your own life. Mentorship is something younger generations have grown to encompass into their own lives. They cherish the wisdom and truths they can learn from older generations and their own peers.  Questions They Discuss: Have you had a time...

Discouragement is something we all deal with. It’s unavoidable. In this episode of the Lead > Defend Podcast, Marissa joins Ryan and Seth to talk about how you can deal with seasons of discouragement. They’ll leave you with some tips, as well as encouragement.  Discouragement is normal, and as Christians we can use that season to dig deeper into God’s word and shine His light not only for us, b...