E144 - Hosts Cathy and Melinda | Why We Do What We Do and An Invitation

We had the privilege of joining nearly 60 Immanuel Approach Prayer ministers last week ministering to over 450 InterVarsity Staff members at their conference in Orlando. While there, we were interviewed in front of our peers by Nate Harkness, a fellow Immanuel Prayer minister who is the Director of International Ministries at World Discipleship Association in Fayetteville, GA. As hosts of this show, you get to hear bits and pieces from us as we interview others, but it's not often we share our hearts to the extent we do in this episode. In this conversation, you will learn some of the things we're passionate about.  For more about us, the Immanuel Approach, and how we are raising up people to help others connect with Jesus, please join us Jan 22-26, 2024 for the Connect Others with Jesus Challenge Sign up up at immanueltraining.com/Challenge.

Join us for Part 2 of our intriguing conversation with author and teacher, Steve McVey, as he shares insights from his latest book trilogy - "Quantum Life," "Quantum Faith," and "Quantum Prayer." Discover the limitless possibilities of life as you delve beneath the surface and find a deeper appreciation for a God who is pure love and who invites us to be part of advancing his kingdom on earth. Prepare to be amazed by the wonders of quantum living and the boundless nature of our Creator and get a new perspective of the God you thought you knew. Grace Walk Experience Grace Walk Resources

Embark on a transformative journey with Steve Mcvey from Grace Walk Ministries as he guides us to see theology through a more accurate lens. In this illuminating podcast, Steve unveils the richness of the gospel, inviting listeners to discover its profound depth and beauty. Join us to explore a perspective that reveals just how much better the gospel is than we've ever known, and let Steve Mcvey inspire a fresh understanding of grace and theology. Grace Walk Experience Grace Walk Resources

Our guests in today's episode are both doctors of psychology and the founders of Soul Shepherding. Together they have trained thousands of pastors, spiritual directors, leaders, missionaries, and coaches. Bill and Kristi Gaultiere have a huge heart not just for leaders, but for everyone in general to experience greater freedom and healing in their lives. We also talk about their new book, "Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually Through the Enneagram" where they explore the beautiful and powerful tool, the Enneagram, in the context of spiritual direction and Jesus-Centered psychology. Soul Shepherding Website

In today's episode, hosts Cathy and Melinda share some of their "why" behind what they do. What drives their passion for you to know and experience Jesus in a tangible way? How can an interactive connection with him literally change your life? What are some of the practical ways that the Immanuel Approach tools can be woven into your day-to-day life? Join them for a heartfelt discussion, and join them for the Connect Others with Jesus Challenege, October 2-6, 2023. Hear more about the model and how they are raising up heart healers through a new training program designed to help you become proficient with the tools. Join the Connect Others with Jesus Challenge

"Faith is not intellectual. It is experiential. It is Transformational - not Transactional." "God showed up? No - YOU showed up. He is already here!" “You can’t give away what you don’t have. I was giving away fear, shame, doubt, unworthiness, feeling alone, powerless - these were false identities. If you can say “I am” in front of it, it’s an identity." "Jesus came to usher in the Kingdom of God, not create Christianity." These are just a few of the gems from our guest, Donna Winship, who with her husband, Jamie, founded Identity Exchange. They are committed to "helping unlock the transformative power of knowing your true identity."  This conversation is rich with personal story and revelation that is bringing freedom and healing to many as they step into who they truly are, and understand more of who God is and how he feels about them.  Learn more about Donna and Jamie at identityexchange.com. And get Jamie's new book, Living Fearless, available now on Amazon.    

"When you have separation at the foundation of your theology, then retribution is part of your paradigm." "A God who looks away will create sons and daughters that can justify looking away. And a God who punishes will create leaders who are justified in punishing - and it's going to create bullies." "You can't flip a table (referencing Jesus in the Temple) if you're not willing to lay your life down for the person on the other side of the table. This is what we are missing. It becomes 'us' and 'them.' But, Jesus died for the person on the other side of the table." Welcome back for Part 2 of our paradigm shifting conversation with author and relational theologian, Jason Clark. We are exploring some things in this conversation that may potentiall bother you, but they may also resonate deeply with you. Our invitation is to ask Jesus for yourself. It is safe to ask questions. At the end of the day, let greater love be your compass. More about Jason at afamilystory.org Be sure to catch his podcast, "Rethinking God with Tacos" available on all platforms @jasonclarkis on all the socials Grab your copy of Leaving and Finding Jesus today.

Desparation (being 'desparate' for God) is often considered a high water mark for Christendom. But  as Jason quotes speaker and author, Graham Cooke, "A relationship where the son is always desparate for the father is dysfunctional." We're going deep with our friend, Jason Clark, whom you may remember from Episode 105 in our podcast. Jason will shake your theology in a good way as he challenges us to explore what it means live out of our union with God. The invitation is yours to step into the great freedom that comes from realizing that God never leaves. He is always with us. He is continually reconciling all things to himself. We may not always be aware, but we are invited to awaken. Plus, we've all probably looked at the Parable of the Sower through the lens of wanting to be good soil... but what if it's more about the sower and the seed? Hang on for a paradigm shift! Don't miss part 2 coming soon! Find more from Jason at afamilystory.org, and @jasonclarkis on all the socials. Check out his new book, "Leaving and Finding Jesus" available on his website and at Amazon.com and his podcast "Rethinking God with Tacos," available on all platforms.  

"If you want to learn something, watch someone do what you want to learn. As you watch. your brain will begin downloading and copying, changing like the person who is demonstrating. You will start demonstrating the skill simply by watching. "When you engage with the living presence ofJesus, the right hemisphere of your brain is watching Jesus. Your brain is literally becoming more like the mind of Christ." In Part 2 of our recent conversation with Dr. Karl Lehman, MD, hear the how and why behind InterVarsity embracing The Immanuel Approach for all their staff and students. You'll also learn some brain science about the fascinating power of mirror neurons. Be sure to listen to the front of this podcast as Cathy and Melinda share some important opportunities ahead for the ministry, and how you can be part of it. Thank you for being part of our podcast family!

"When it comes to improving mental and emotional health: What if you could make it more efficient? What if you could make it more gentle? What if you could make it consistently and predictably more effective?" Join us for another conversation with our mentor, Dr. Karl Lehman MD, founder of The Immanuel Approach, as we take a look at this model from a much bigger perspective. The Immanuel Approach is not just about inner healing. That is simply one item on the buffet. It's also about spiritual formation, true discipleship, developing greater discernment, receiving comfort directly from Jesus, learning how to interact with and process things with Jesus, and practice more powerful intercession. It's about friendship with Jesus and becoming more like him. If you have experienced a life-changing encounter with the living presence of Jesus, Dr. Karl also shares with you how you can help get the word out. For more conversations with Dr. Karl, see Episodes 13, 14, & 93. Learn more about The Immanuel Approach at immanuelapproach.com and on our website, facetofaceministries.org.