DEFENDING THE FAITH with Frank Harber

Big Deal Discipleship with Andy Spencer

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Frank  Harber interviews Andy Spencer about Big Deal Discipleship.

 

What are some good discipleship materials? Andy Spencer has formulated a unique tool for discipleship. The Big Deal Discipleship Series is an attempt to streamline discipleship. Big Deal Discipleship is a unique discipleship tool that equips you to hold others accountable to holy living and be held accountable yourself. The Big Deal Discipleship material has been built around God's Word to help you ground your life in the truth of the Gospel. There is a series of questions for each meeting that help you ask and answer the tough questions, which in turn helps refine you spiritually in your walk with God. The Big Deal Discipleship Series is a simple way for people to meet and have 50 discussions about important truths from the Bible and our lives.

 

Andy Spencer received a BBA in Entrepreneurship/Marketing from Baylor University. While at Baylor, Andy served as the Baylor Mascot and received the Best Mascot Award at NCA Camp in 1986.

 

He joined the Arthur Valve and Fitting Company in 1987 as a salesperson in San Antonio,

Texas, working in various sales, management, and executive roles with the company. In 2002, Andy purchased the company and renamed it Arthur Fluid System Technologies. He sold the business in 2010, and now gives his time to consulting and other business ventures.

 

In 2012, Andy formed Take 5 Ministries, an organization providing leadership development for pastors through peer-to-peer learning experiences.

 

He has written a book titled Leadership from the Sidelines – Much of What I Learned

about Leadership, I Learned as a Mascot. A second book, Lift Your Pastor – Becoming a

Pastor’s Advocate, with co-author, Dr. Michael Lewis, was published in 2017. To distribute

these and other books, Andy formed a company called EnGedi Publishing, LLC.

 

Andy is continually educating himself and others in areas ranging from basic selling skills to efficiency training, change management and team building. He has spoken to classes at Baylor University, Emanuel Baptist University in Romania, and Seminary Bonn in Germany, as well as at various industry conferences.

 

He currently serves as a deacon at Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin, Texas. He has also served in church leadership as personnel committee chairman and chairman of deacons.

 

Andy’s family includes his wife, Kathy, and two daughters, Deanna (married to Scott Pratt) and Andrea. 

How a Healthy Pastor Leads to a Healthy Church” with Dr. Ronny Marriott

How a Healthy Pastor Leads to a Healthy Church with Dr. Ronny Marriott

 

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Frank  Harber interviews Dr. Ronny Marriott about How a Healthy Pastor Leads to a Healthy Church.

 

Listen as Dr. Ronny Marriott shares about how to have a healthy Church.

 

Dr. Ronny W. Marriott is currently the President of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. He has been pastoring for over 35 years. 

 

Currently, he serves as Lead Pastor in Burleson, Texas. Originally from Mesquite, Texas, he has been writing Christian curricula, Bible studies, magazine articles, and devotionals since 1990. Previously Ronny and his wife, Robin, have written children’s books and are now excited about their collaboration for adults in the book, So That REALLY Happened?!

Dr. Ronny Marriott is the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church of Burleson, TX. He has also served as pastor of Sunset Canyon Baptist in Dripping Springs, TX; Shady Oaks Baptist, Hurst, TX; First Baptist Corpus Christi, TX; First Baptist Temple, TX; before coming to First Baptist Burleson, TX. Ronny Marriott is a 1987 graduate of Howard Payne University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology. He has a doctorate degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.

To buy a copy of “So that REALLY happened?! HaHa to Aha Moments” on Amazon, click here. Or email Ronny Marriott at rmarriott@firstburleson.org

“Understanding The Danger of Social-Emotional Learning” with guest Cindy Asmussen

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank  Harber interviews Cindy Asmussen about Understanding The Danger of Social-Emotional Learning.

 

Understand the dangers of social-emotional learning. Help restore our youth to the quality of education that has been around for generations, and learn how to speak truth to this emerging issue.

 

Cindy Asmussen is the Legislative Liaison and Ethics & Religious Liberty Advisor for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. She is also: a Mom Caucus Member; Texas Conservative Mamas; Texas Conservative Grassroots Coalition Leader; Legislative Director, Concerned Women for America of Texas; Grassroots America Champion of Freedom Honoree.

A Pastor Gets 7 Days in Jail for Keeping Church Open

Phil Hutchings, of Higher Life Church, is a Canadian pastor who was arrested and then locked up in solitary confinement for a week after his church remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic.  A federal judge in New Brunswick dismissed all charges following a lengthy legal battle that began in 2021 when he was arrested for holding church services against a provincial health order. This really happened!

“RETREAT DON’T RETREAT: CELEBRATE MARRIAGE RETREATS” with guests Sherman and Tammy Aten

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Frank and Becky Harber interview Sherman and Tammy Aten about RETREAT DON’T RETREAT: CELEBRATE MARRIAGE RETREATS.

 

The marriage rate in the United States has witnessed a decline since the beginning of the 21st century, dropping from over eight marriages per 1,000 individuals to six marriages per 1,000 individuals in 2019. This current rate marks the lowest level recorded since the U.S. government started maintaining marriage records for the nation in 1867.

 

While it may not have ended, marriage in America has unquestionably declined over the recent past and is now at historic low numbers for the United States.

 

The Importance of maintaining a strong and healthy marriage cannot be overstated! 

 

Sherman and Tammy Aten have dedicated their lives to building up marriages in the Body of Christ. Listen carefully as they teach on this important subject.

 

The Atens have been serving in full-time itinerant ministry since November of 1990. Many know them as worship leaders, evangelists or Three2One Marriage Conference hosts. They travelled 20 years as a family with their son & daughter ministering in worship through revivals & concerts. Today they spend an average of 30 weeks per year ministering as a couple in the U.S & internationally in churches based in Canada, Mexico, Bolivia, Wales, Romania, Russia, Venezuela, South Africa, Philippines, Ukraine, Portugal, Spain, Pakistan & Turkey.

 

God has developed in the Atens a hunger for authentic worship in the Body of Christ & a passion for Godly marriages & family through their marriage ministry, Three2One.  Sherman served as Music Director for the Conference of Texas Baptist Evangelists from 1998-2000 and then again in 2004. The Aten family are members & staff evangelists of the Acton Baptist Church, in Granbury, Texas where they make their home and ministry base. 

 

Sherman and Tammy Aten are the authors of the book “TOUCHING BASE: 52 Devotions to Connect with Your Spouse.” This book can be ordered at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1961641046

 

“THE MYTHS OF MARRIAGE” with guests Kyle and April Clayton

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Frank and Becky Harber interview Kyle and April Clayton about The Myths of Marriage.

 

The way we see and hear about marriage in the media and in popular culture can often lead us to have unrealistic expectations of marriage. These unrealistic expectations can lead to disappointment, which can ultimately result in marriage counseling or even divorce. Listen to the top myths about marriage and see if they apply to you.

 

Kyle Clayton is the Lead Pastor at The Church at Quail Creek Amarillo, TX. Kyle is married to April Clayton. They are the parents to two amazing children.

“The Christian and Death” with special guest Pastor Tim Post

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews Pastor Tim Post about The Christian and Death.

The Bible teaches that death is not natural. Death is not proper to man; it is the result of sin. Death is defined as an enemy! So how does the Christian deal with death?

If Jesus does not come back in your lifetime, you will certainly face death. What is your plan? Should the Christian be buried? What about cremation? There are several issues that a Christian should consider.

Our special guest Tim Post will help deal with these questions. Tim is uniquely qualified to speak to these issues!

Tim Post’s life has been centered around ministry, having served as a minister for over forty years. Tim Post is currently the Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church in Bastrop, LA. Tim is also an amazing singer. He is also the Owner of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LA, where he is a licensed funeral home director. He is a graduate of Louisiana Christian University with a BA in Religious Education. He and his wife Carmen have one son, Jacob, daughter-in-law Courtney, and two granddaughters, Adilyn and Emerlyn.

 

“CHRISTIAN OUTDOOR MINISTRY” with guest Dr. DANNY SOUDER

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews Dr. Danny Souder about Christian Outdoor Ministry.

 

Christian Outdoor Ministry is a group of Christians dedicated to leading youth and their families to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ by experiencing hunting, fishing and outdoor activities in the beauty and bounty of God’s creation.

 

In April 2017, Christian Outdoor Ministry began with a vision and a commitment to provide hunting and fishing events as a witness to Jesus christ to youth and their families. 

 

Our country and our families are in great trouble in America and the family unit is disintegrating rapidly. The family is the foundation of our country. We must find ways to strengthen our families relationships. Christian outdoor ministry provides opportunities to help strengthen the bonding and communication between youth and their parents.

 

During Christian Outdoor Ministry’s outdoor events they share the message of Jesus christ with youth and their families. They take time to include devotionals, prayers, and opportunities of pointing to god's creation as an example of his great love for each of us.

 

The mission of Christian Outdoor Ministry is to be a Christian witness and to introduce the gospel of Jesus Christ to youth and their families through mentored education outdoor activities, educate and provide opportunities to experience wildlife management/conservation in action, and to strengthen and bond the relationships with youth and their families as they experience God’s amazing creation. Christian Outdoor Ministry   desires to assist youth and their families to become disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ though the platform of outdoor experiences.

 

The FOUNDER/PRESIDENT of Christian Outdoor Ministry is DR. DANNY SOUDER. Danny graduated from Texas Christian University with a BA in 1967. Danny then proceeded to study at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and graduated with a Masters of Divinity in 1976. Danny graduated from Luther Rice Seminary with a Doctorate of Ministry in 2007. Danny's lifelong hobby is hunting. He also serves as a professional hunting guide for deer, elk and turkey and leads Christian Outdoor Ministry - a discipleship ministry that brings parents and their children together as they hunt and experience the outdoors in a Christian environment.

“TARGET ISRAEL” with guest Dr. Gary Frazier

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews Dr. Gary Frazier about current events unfolding in the nation of Israel.

 

Israel recently came under attack and declared war. The war is part of the decades-long Palestinian–Israeli conflict, particularly the Gaza–Israel conflict. Learn the history and Biblical significance of these current events.

 

DR. GARY FRAZIER is a sought after speaker on biblical prophecy. His seminars are spiritually awakening experiences, giving new insight into current events in these last days, with an emphasis on the Middle East. He has appeared on numerous radio and television shows.

“THE EVENT” with guest Dr. Gary Frazier

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews Dr. Gary Frazier about his new book “The Event: The Dream of World Peace Realized.”

 

Humanity in the 21st century is asking...

• Is there a plan for world peace?
• Who will lead the world into peace?
• If there is a plan, how will it affect me?
• Will the Muslim world ever choose to live in peace?
• What will become of our money?

All these questions and more are answered in this riveting and timely story.

 

DR. GARY FRAZIER is a sought after speaker on biblical prophecy. His seminars are spiritually awakening experiences, giving new insight into current events in these last days, with an emphasis on the Middle East. He has appeared on numerous radio and television shows.