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There are a lot of us, especially those of us who had bad fathers, who think God is just an angry judge waiting for us to mess up so he can punish us, but that is the opposite of the truth. God loves us and wants the best for us, which was evidenced my the death of Jesus on the cross.
Often times when decided whether or not to follow God, or whether or not to believe in God, people look for a sign and then ignore the sign or signs when they see them because they are not telling them what they want to hear or because they are not ready to change their life.
This episode is the second in the series of things I learned while driving a bus. This episode is about the summer I spent taking a group of ultra-orthodox Jewish girls camping in the national parks, which was the longest summer of my life.
Part one of a series in life lessons I learned while driving a bus. I drove a bus for a lot of years, and by the time I left the industry I had driven a bus for a third of my life, not just a third of my adult life, a third of my entire life.
Everything is crazy and uncertain right now, but it is never a mistake to trust an uncertain future to a certain God, a God who will never abandon or forsake us.
With practically the entire world panicking and freaking out, how Christians should respond to our current crisis is this week’s topic.
Do we choose God or does he choose us, and does it matter? In this discussion on predestination and free will I will make a Biblical case for us not being able to choose God until he first chooses us.
A lot of people, when invited to church, say they can’t go into a church building or else the walls would fall down around them or the place would catch fire, but that is just a way of saying, “I am not living like church people do and I don’t want to attend church.”
Rob Sivulka became interested in Mormonism when he went on a short-term high school mission trip to Utah in 1982. Rob fell in love with Mormons and trying to convert them to traditional Christianity, and he also fell in love with Utah, its scenery and outdoor activities.That trip became quite defining for the rest of Rob’s life and he would spend varying amounts of time each summer ministering in Utah with the Utah Gospel Mission (Kurt Van Gorden, director). Rob also spent part of a summer ministering in Brooklyn, NY reaching out to Jehovah's Witnesses via Van Gorden's Brooklyn Gospel Mission. Rob’s passion directed his education in wanting to get a good biblical and philosophical foundation, so he entered Biola University, which is where he, along with Russ East (now director of Utah Partnerships for Christ), founded the Biola Spring Break Mission to Utah in 1993 (first trip was 1994). Four degrees later (one through San Diego State University), Rob finally ended up moving to Utah in 1996. Rob later became a professional missionary, and began doctoral studies in philosophy at the University of Utah.
Rob Sivulka is currently the president of Courageous Christians United--a ministry that reaches out to cults, false religions, and philosophies. Rob’s mission work has primarily been street preaching and he also carry a sign with him to advertise his web sites and passes out literature and DVDs out, and of course, he also engage in dialogue. In addition, Rob lectures at various churches and schools, host various short-term mission teams that come to his home (see "Mission Trips"), and host Meet the Ex-Mormons Fellowship of Salt Lake City.Rob is married to a beautiful ex-Mormon, Tara, and they reside in West Jordan, UT with their beautiful daughters Charis Sophia and Zoe Joy.
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Rob Sivulka became interested in Mormonism when he went on a short-term high school mission trip to Utah in 1982. Rob fell in love with Mormons and trying to convert them to traditional Christianity, and he also fell in love with Utah, its scenery and outdoor activities.That trip became quite defining for the rest of Rob’s life and he would spend varying amounts of time each summer ministering in Utah with the Utah Gospel Mission (Kurt Van Gorden, director). Rob also spent part of a summer ministering in Brooklyn, NY reaching out to Jehovah's Witnesses via Van Gorden's Brooklyn Gospel Mission. Rob’s passion directed his education in wanting to get a good biblical and philosophical foundation, so he entered Biola University, which is where he, along with Russ East (now director of Utah Partnerships for Christ), founded the Biola Spring Break Mission to Utah in 1993 (first trip was 1994). Four degrees later (one through San Diego State University), Rob finally ended up moving to Utah in 1996. Rob later became a professional missionary, and began doctoral studies in philosophy at the University of Utah.
Rob Sivulka is currently the president of Courageous Christians United--a ministry that reaches out to cults, false religions, and philosophies. Rob’s mission work has primarily been street preaching and he also carry a sign with him to advertise his web sites and passes out literature and DVDs out, and of course, he also engage in dialogue. In addition, Rob lectures at various churches and schools, host various short-term mission teams that come to his home (see "Mission Trips"), and host Meet the Ex-Mormons Fellowship of Salt Lake City.Rob is married to a beautiful ex-Mormon, Tara, and they reside in West Jordan, UT with their beautiful daughters Charis Sophia and Zoe Joy.
Tyler and Sevie grew up in neighboring towns and attended Ozark Christian College in Joplin, MO. They never thought that God might be calling them to serve in japan, but by God’s grace they realized that the kingdom of God is bigger than any one of us. Convicted by the need for the gospel and motivated to see the glory of God realized in Japan, they visited Japan in July 2019. After witnessing the way God is using Mustard Seed Network to spread the gospel through urban church planting, they knew this was something they wanted to be part of. Will you commit to praying alongside Tyler and Sevie for Japan as they prepare to move to Tokyo?
This weeks episode is an interview with Martin Pierce Christensen (goes by Pierce), who is an interesting and inspirational young man. Pierce’s parents were Grace Brethren youth leaders growing up and they are now entrepreneurs and own a small business. Pierce is the oldest of 8 children and was educated both at home and in public school. Pierce feels God’s call to lead a life of vocational missionary work and he is currently in culinary school to become a butcher.
Paul Stearns discusses his wild life before coming to Christ, full of Sex, drugs and rock and roll but devoid of happiness and fulfillment, and how coming to Christ changed his life for the better. Paul gives a powerful testimony that anyone would be blessed by listening to.
This week’s episode is an interview with my mother, Gloria Myler and we mostly talked about our experiences in the Mormon Church and how or experiences differed.
This episode is an interview with William Rowland who is an accomplished musician and has volunteered with the KAIROS prison ministry for over twenty years. In the interview we discuss the purpose of the ministry and how it helps those who are incarcerated to find the love of Jesus.
This episode is an interview with Caleb Alexander and his journey both into and out of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Caleb started doubting the Church when his son decided not to serve a mission for the Church.
Lee and Kathy Baker are former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day-Saints (Mormon Church) and are the hosts of the Mainstream Mormonism radio program an are part of the 4Witness Ministry.
Lee was a faithful member of the LDS Church for 32 years, and was even a bishop, before he was excommunicated for asking questions about the Church and Kathy resigned from the Church when Lee was excommunicated.
An interview and discussion about grace and other topics with Scott Smith, the senior pastor at Wellspring Church in Webb City, Missouri.
In this episode I have a discussion with the talented artist Michael Steddum about how he came to know Christ and what a Christian life looks like to him. Among the interesting stories he tells is how he almost got hit by a train and how that changed his mind about following God.
Handmade pencil holder sculpture made out of reclaimed/recycled silverware. A perfect gift for graduates, teachers, bosses, secretaries or anyone with a desk. Comes in black but can be painted in the color of your choosing. Please allow an additional day processing for color variations.
Business card holder made out of reclaimed and recycled silverware. A perfect gift for a teacher or anyone with a desk and is a perfect addition to any office. Can be painted to the color of your choice, but allow an additional day processing.
Rechargeable Bluetooth speaker in a beautiful handmade enclosure with lighthouse and sea shells. Bluetooth technology lets you wirelessly stream music from compatible devices and even allows the user to accept phone calls on the speaker. Includes charging cable and instructions.
A silverware person who holds your kitchen sponge. Made from reclaimed up-cycled silverware. A perfect gift for anyone with a kitchen, or a useful item for your own kitchen.
Christian Cross necklaces made from horseshoe nails and wire. Most are made from painted aluminum wire but some are made from painted or non painted copper wire. The finished product will be covered with a clear coat to protect the necklace and keep the wire from unraveling. If you want a necklace in a color I don't have listed just message me and I will let you know if I can do it.
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My name is Gene Curl, and I am the host of the Recovering Faith Podcast and Blog. Throughout my life I have struggled with faith and have fallen victim religions that were not Christian and my hope and prayer for this website is to reach people who are struggling as I once was and help them in their faith journey.