Lions Rising

The modern church has a debilitating weakness. Today, SYNC founder Luke Mielke talks about one of the weaknesses he sees in the church today. Join us today as we dive into the problem and solution that is facing the modern local church. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Help the lion inside you come out and be the Christian warrior you were meant to be. Short 5-minut...

What should you look for in a church? Beyond biblical fundamentals, what defines a church that you should invest in long-term? Join us today as we look at a some important components of what makes a healthy church and a place you should invest your time, resources, and heart. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Help the lion inside you come out and be the Christian war...

Your son is becoming a man. What do you as a parent intentionally teach him? Today we look at what SYNC founder Luke Mielke is teaching his 10 year old son to prepare him for manhood. Join us today as we look at a father's heart for raising strong sons. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Help the lion inside you come out and be the Christian warrior you were meant to...

Today we sit down with SYNC Founder Luke Mielke and go over how he is raising his sons and what he looks for in the men he wants to have influence in his sons' lives. Join us today as we look at a father's heart for raising strong sons. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Help the lion inside you come out and be the Christian warrior you were meant to be. Short 5-minut...

Today we sit down with SYNC Found Luke Mielke to talk about both why he is working with smaller-budget non-profits and ministries instead of more lucrative clients AND whether or not it's more important to be a monetary giver in your local church or a time giver. Come with us today as we look at what it means to be a "giddy" giver in our local churches. --------------------------------------------...

How do you find joy in studying God's Word? How do you create the right mindset? Is it really possible to study the Bible as an adult with a life? Can you have a meaningful time meditating on God's Word without morning coffee, a quiet house, and sunlight flowing in through the window like on Instagram? These are some of the topics we cover in today's episode with guest Christa Mielke. Come with us...

How do you share the Gospel with a friend or neighbor without being seen as a "spiritual weirdo" who just turns people off? How do we communicate the ultimate hope that we have without scaring non-believers away? How do we effectively reach the people next door? These are some of the topics we cover in today's episode with guest Christa Mielke. Come with us today as we look to reach the people God...

How do you build a habit of faith in your child's heart? How do you build a love for God's Word in your child's heart? How can you handle the tough questions with your children through studying the Bible? These are some of the topics we cover in today's episode with guest Christa Mielke. Come with us today as we look at raising God-loving children through the heart of a mother. -------------------...

If you are a parent, raising your children is always on your mind. How do you nurture a heart in your child that loves God? How do you steward your own walk with God so that your children see that walk and want to replicate it? How do you overcome your own weaknesses and flaws that you can see growing in your children? Where do you go for help? These are some of the topics we cover in today's epis...

What do you do when someone you love walks away from the faith? How do you act when your heart wants them back but your brain doesn't know how to talk with them again? Where do you go for help? These are some of the topics we cover in today's episode with guest Christa Mielke. Join us as we take a look into the heart and mind of believers when we are trying to find lost sheep. --------------------...

Helper vs Helpmeet My ministry vs Our ministry Marry the man or Marry the ministry? These are some of the topics we cover in today's episode with guest Christa Mielke. Join us as we take a look into the heart and mind of women seeking to rightly serve both their husbands and God.  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Help the lion inside you come out and be the Christia...

What do you do when your church members (especially your teens or youth group members) are going to AI to ask existential questions? Jon Sheeley runs through some key things Youth and Senior Pastors need to keep in the forefront of our minds when it comes to AI and the big questions in life. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Help the lion inside you come out and be t...

Have you been in a conversation where you know you're missing the context and as a result you have no idea what's going on? In this episode, Jon give us some resources to help understand the mindset behind the people building AI and what it means for your church. ----------------------------------------------------------------  Help the lion inside you come out and be the Christian warrior you wer...

Looking for a basic rundown of what AI is? Jon Sheeley joins us again and breaks down the basics of AI and some important things to remember when using it as a Christian.  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Help the lion inside you come out and be the Christian warrior you were meant to be. Short 5 minute or less episodes designed to be efficient and to the point. Exp...

AI is here, and probably here to stay.  Should Christians use AI?  If so, how should they use it? Jon Sheeley from Sheeley Executive Consulting joins us today to give you the top three things Christians should know about AI. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Help the lion inside you come out and be the Christian warrior you were meant to be. Short 5 minute or less ep...

Is the Jesus that is portrayed in the American church the real Jesus? Do we have a complete understanding or theology of Jesus when it comes to His manliness vs cuddliness? Why are there only half as many men in churches compared to women? Get a new perspective on some of the challenges of today's churches in this episode of Lions Rising with Pastor Dan Mielke. ------------------------------------...

Is your knowledge and doctrine worthless to the people you are trying to disciple right now? What are the things young men and women are looking for in the church right now? Do you know what the primary areas of regret most people have at the end of their life and how to avoid them? We cover all these and steps you can take on today's episode of Lions Rising with Pastor Dan Mielke ----------------...

Do conservative churches over focus on sound doctrine to the detriment of discipling relationships? Join us for today's episode where Pastor Dan walks through some differences between our approach to doctrine and healthy discipleship. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Help the lion inside you come out and be the Christian warrior you were meant to be. Short 5 minute...

True discipleship moves beyond textbooks. What is the biblical model that believers should use? The Bible gives us several examples both in Jesus' ministry and the ministry of Paul as they demonstrate how to train disciples in the work of the Gospel. Join us for today's episode where Pastor Dan walks through two different examples of the right way to build disciples in the face of discouragement a...

Have you ever wondered if the Bible gives us a clear example on how we can know where we are maturity-wise? Pastor Dan Mielke outlines a framework for spiritual maturity based on something we are all familiar with - age ranges. Are you a new born baby, a child, a teenager, or a mature believer? Join us for today's episode where Pastor Dan shares an easy illustration and rule of thumb to use plus a...

How do you demonstrate supporting your pastor in the eyes of your children? How do you support and encourage your pastor through your activities in the church? Find out in today's episode with SYNC Ministries co-founder, Blaine Landowski. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Help the lion inside you come out and be the Christian warrior you were meant to be. Short 5 min...

We will serve something or someone. We can either serve God, or something other than God. But when it comes to local church ministry, most people don't volunteer. Many need to be "volun-told". Is this how it should be? How should we live so that we don't need to be "volun-told"? Find out in today's episode with SYNC Ministries co-founder, Blaine Landowski. -----------------------------------------...

Today's topic - how do we support our pastors? Pastors often bear heavy loads of spiritual responsibility, congregational care, and social concerns. In this week's episode Luke sits down with Jason Burns who is actively supporting a pastor who is dealing with these challenges and more. Join us as we talk with Jason about ways everyone can support their pastor. -------------------------------------...

Today's topic - how do we not bring the negatives of work home with us? Join us in today's episode as we continue our conversation with Kevin McCarroll looking at how we can be active and intentional Christian men at home and at work. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Help the lion inside you come out and be the Christian warrior you were meant to be. Short 5 minute...

Join us in today's episode as we take a look at a misconception a lot of Christians have about sharing the Gospel in the workplace. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Help the lion inside you come out and be the Christian warrior you were meant to be. Short 5 minute or less episodes designed to be efficient and to the point. Experience the first podcast produced by th...