Say Yes and Become with Leonard Lee

Steve and Sandi Padilla are long time friends and partners in ministry. For more than 10 years we served side by side as pastors and church planters. They also are amazing artists leading many into the presence of God through song and providing experiences leading to the worship of the Father. On todays Say Yes & Become, they tell their story of God’s goodness and how their Yes’ to God have sh...

This month on Say Yes & Become, we have heard such amazing stories of Yes, expressed through adoption and Fostering. On our final story for Adoption/Fostering month, we have two people I love and respect so much. Brian and Rachel Lopez have adopted two kids to go along with their three biological kids and made an amazing family by saying YES. Listen to their story, then like and share it with...

When God speaks sometimes it is a whisper and other times the clarity is so real. On Say Yes & Become, Julie and Nick Akin share an incredible story of God’s leading all the way to India to adopt Tanvi, their beautiful daughter. Challenged with medical issues, theirs is a story of God’s faithfulness and joy. Give a listen like and share. Nick's music Our sponsor this month: Foster 180

This week on Say Yes & Become we hear from my dear friends Dean and Debbie Crist. I first met Dean and Debbie in 1990 when he was a youth pastor and I was serving with Youth for Christ. We met and prayed every week for several years and during that time, I prayed with them as they adopted two sons, while raising three other kids. All five kids are amazing human beings. Their story reveals how...

During the month of October at Say Yes & Become, we are focused on the amazing stories of people whose Yes to God was a yes to adoption and fostering kids. Randy and Hansi Sherwood have adopted four kids from four different ethnicities and raised amazing kids introducing each to the love and kindness of God. Hear their story, gain from their wisdom and give a listen! Link to our sponsor this m...

When God speaks and we say yes, the doors to life change open for us. Bill and Jenny said yes to God and that yes gave them an amazing heart for kids in need of a home. Foster 180 is such a amazing tool in the hands of God to support families. In this conversation you cannot help hearing the heart of Jesus who said, let the kids come to me. Foster180's Website Contact them at: foster180wilsoncount...

Yes is such a great word to describe Derek Vreeland’s faith journey. As a kid, as a teen and as a pastor, “yes” has led Derek to love God, God’s’s people and love God’s kingdom and word. As you listen you will be encouraged to let God lead you through YES.  Derek's website  Follow Derek on instagram and twitter: @DerekVreeland

Saying Yes to God is such an unknown destination, at least to us. Al Soto shares how a yes to God moved him from rebellious to faithful. His Yes reconciled him to his amazing mom, placed him in ministry, opened doors to teach, pastor, travel and has kept him sober for more than 40 years. As a pastor and leader, his passion comes through in this conversation Check out Al's Church

What a fun treat this week on Say Yes & Become to interview my pastor Ben Reed. Leading the Mount Juliet Campus of Cross Point Church each week Ben puts on display the goodness of God by how he leads, loves and serves. We had a fun conversation and the wisdom that comes from a authentic friendship with God is apparent in Ben’s words. Be sure to listen, like and share this episode and subscribe...

Jeff is my friend. We have served together in church and in other countries, focusing on how the good news that Jesus brings us in the Gospel truly sets us free. I loved our conversation on Say Yes & Become and you will to. Jeff is the Northern California Representative for Celebrate Recovery and his ministry is impacting so many people who are striving to find healing in Christ for their hurt...

From the moment I first met Scott Rodgers, I knew we share the same heart for discipling and mentoring people, this heart comes through in this Say Yes & Become episode. He is a thinker, leader, pastor and friend I so appreciate the way he expresses his friendship with Jesus. His book, Now What, An Honest Look At Following Jesus Through Life’s Difficult Times is a useful and honest tool for an...

I met Jesus as a small kid in a children’s ministry summer program and my life was forever changed. The leaders who loved and led me each week were so important in the ways God shaped my friendship with Him. On this week’s Say Yes & Become, Dale Hudson, one of the foremost thinkers and leaders in ministry to kids shares some amazing insight to parents, ministries and churches on laying the fou...

Scotty, as I call him stands tall among people, but his faith and friendship with Jesus stand much taller. As a pastor to Special Needs kids and families, Scotty brings the heart of Jesus in ways that will give you new eyes. If you have a Special Needs family member or friend and want to know how to love, serve and create spaces of grace and acceptance, then listen and then share this weeks Say Ye...

Jeff loves to think strategically about the kingdom and multiplying disciples within the kingdom. As a church planter, pastor, mentor to many, on a university campus and in life, Jeff brings a clear understanding of what it means to make disciples who make disciples. You will be so encouraged by Jeff today on Say Yes and Become. As always listen then like and share.

Billy Ivey is the creator of Napkinisms, a great writers, and an all around amazing human. Every time I see his work and his creative insight, I am amazed and a little bit jealous (in a good way) On this episode of Say Yes and Become, we talk about Billy's new book A Sea Between Us. I promise you, you will not want to miss this conversation. Be sure to check out Billy's book, available on Amazon a...

Jeanne Rodriguez has an amazing story to tell and she is gifted at telling it. Join my friend Jeanne and me as we talk about hope, God’s presence when life is too much and how Jesus meets us in such small and large details. If you or someone you know has experienced loss and pain, make sure you listen and follow and share this weeks Say Yes and Become. Be sure to check out her website and don’t fo...

This week we turned the table and one of my dear friends, Eric Joppa interviewed me.

Patrick Lightfoot is my friend. We have fun together and laugh and joke and be kingdom serious too. We do this on this weeks Say Yes and Become podcast. Oh he is also a great husband, dad and pastor too.

Kristi Huseby has been my friend since 5th grade. Her life is one of service and mission as she effectively trains, loves and equips women around the world. From Kristi’s mouth comes wisdom, the kind that can only come from a life that is connected to Jesus. If you want to be encouraged and inspired, listen to my conversation with Kristi today.

Nick Akin has spent literally his whole life in ministry, from childhood while singing with his family to today, with NickAkinMusic. He is a man for whom the goodness of God has deeply impacted his YES and his desire to be faithful and serve others. Take some time to hear his story of YES today. You can check out his music at http://www.nickakinmusic.com

Dan Biddle is an amazing follower of Jesus.  His faith and actions have lined up together for as long as I have known him (about 35 years) and I loved this conversation.  He is the head of Genesis Apologetics and provides amazing resourced to churches, schools, families and students on the reliability of the creation story as told in the Bible.  In the faith world today, too many pe...

At Say Yes and Become, we will sometimes have the opportunity to interview people from different countries and cultures. These special conversations will give incredible insight into what it costs to say YES in another part of the world. Today's conversation is with a young man who we will be calling William. We will not reveal his name nor his home country, but you will recognize his faith and hi...

Taylor Cheers is a remarkable young woman who seeks to bring Jesus into the professional world of marketing and music. As she shares her story of YES you will discover an enormous amount of courage, faith and trust in Jesus. I am so glad she is my friend and so happy to have her on Say Yes and Become.

YES can immerse us in a Hope that puts us in the middle of a city, providing refuge and compassion for others.  Loren and Rachelle are just those people, whose lives have BECOME beacons of hope because of how God uses their YES.    This interview moved me to offer a $1000.00 matching fund, if you want to find out more and help Loren and Rachelle match this $1000.00 you can here.  https://cityofref...

Saying YES to God changes who we are and sometimes that changes where we are.  Listen to Polly and Ledy tell their stories of YES and how YES led them to serving Jesus in Cuba and eventually to each other.  This interview is our fist bi-lingual podcast.   As missionaries, here is how you can find them, pray for them and support them: https://uwm.org/missionaries/31460 Follow us on social media! Tw...