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Molly Stillman - Blogger, Speaker, Believer, and Social Change Agent

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  • 16 minutes 7 seconds
    #422 - The Power (and Theology) of Gratitude

    Today, I wanted to talk about something that’s been on my heart lately: gratitude. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, my family and I started a new tradition this year-a gratitude wall in our living room. Every day, we write down things we’re thankful for, and it’s sparked some really meaningful conversations with our kids about seeing God’s blessings in our lives.

    Gratitude has the power to change us. So, this week, I wanted to chat about what a biblical approach to Thanksgiving truly looks like.

    Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones, and I’ll see you back here in December!

    2:14– The Theology Of Gratitude

    •    Gratitude is a response to who God is •    God is the giver of every blessing in our lives •    Gratitude is an act of worship 

    7:00 – Practical Expressions Of Gratitude

    •    Having a heart that acknowledges God •    Gratitude through worship •    Gratitude through action

    10:38 – Gratitude During Difficult Seasons

    •    Psalm 34:1 •    Trusting God’s presence and promises •    How are you practicing gratitude this season?

    FEATURED QUOTES

    “Even when life- especially right now, heading into the holiday season- feels chaotic, God's goodness and His love is constant, and so it gives us this reason to be thankful.”

    “Gratitude is…an act of worship. It's a way that we acknowledge God's rightful place in our lives as Lord and King.” “Gratitude isn't just what we say. Gratitude is how we live… It's our it's our words and our actions- word and deed- coming together.”

     

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    About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

    Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.   

    20 November 2024, 10:00 am
  • 39 minutes 56 seconds
    #421 - Rediscovering True Worship - Return to Love with Shana Wilson-Williams and Melinda Watts

    I am thrilled to be joined by the amazing and talented Shana Wilson Williams and Melinda Watts in today’s episode. Shana is a pastor’s daughter, worship leader and songwriter from Detroit. Melinda is a family lifestyle travel creator, speaker, and worship leader from Atlanta.

     

    These two incredible women have come alongside other talented artists to create the album, Return To Love, which calls the church back to its true purpose by embracing authentic worship and community. It showcases a rich blend of musical styles and diverse voices, all centered on the powerful theme of rediscovering true worship and love in a divided world.

    As we come off of this election season, Shana and Melinda are here to remind us how important it is to examine our hearts, prioritize our relationship with God, and better love ourselves, our families and our neighbors.

     

    I hope you’ll join us for this rich conversation and will give this powerful album a listen!

     

    4:14 – Shana 101

     

    • From Detroit
    • Mom and wife
    • Pastor’s daughter and worship leader

     

     

    7:00 – Melinda 101

     

    • From New Jersey, now in Atlanta
    • Mom and wife
    • Worship leader with a love for ministry

     

     

    8:21 – Return To Love

     

    • How this collaborative project came together
    • The meaning behind this album
    • Returning to the feet of Jesus

     

     

    11:57 – Rediscovering True Worship

     

    • Lessons from Revelation
    • Rediscovering a deep connection with God
    • Putting aside our differences
    • Loving yourself to love others well

     

     

    20:19 – Overflowing Love: A Call To Kingdom

     

    • Being mindful of what you consume
    • Worship that brings your attention back to the presence of God
    • Leading by example and focusing on kingdom values
    • Breaking bread with those who are different than you

     

    36:00 – Takeaways

     

    • Shana and Melinda’s hope for this project
    • Connecting with Shana and Melinda

     

     

    FEATURED QUOTES

     

    “We need to not just be waiting for Him to return but be ready for Him to return. And the only way we can be ready is if we return back to what it was supposed to be- that's genuine love, genuine community, genuine fellowship with one another, putting aside our own motives or agendas or views…and returning to the sacredness of who Jesus is.”

     

    “We are supposed to be known in the world by our love and so to see this project focus on love is really helping us get back to what we should be known by.”

     

    “I hope that after listening to this project, that people reevaluate their relationships- their relationships with one another, with fellow Christians, non-Christians, and that we would keep love at the center.”

     

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    Listen to the Return To Love Album:

     

    https://www.returntolovealbum.com/

     

    Learn more about Shana

     

    https://www.shanawilsonwilliams.com/sww

     

    Shana on Instagram

     

    https://www.instagram.com/shanawilsonwilliams/?hl=en

     

    Shana on Tik Tok

     

    https://www.tiktok.com/@shanawilsonwilliams

     

    Shana on YouTube

     

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98C1ok21B5YlR4xF22vTlw

     

    Learn more about Melinda

     

    https://www.melindawatts.com/

     

    Melinda on Instagram

     

    https://www.instagram.com/melindawattsglobal/

     

    Medina on Facebook

     

    https://www.facebook.com/melindawattsmusic/

     

    Melinda on Tik Tok

     

    https://www.tiktok.com/@melindawatts_

     

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    About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

     

    Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.   

    13 November 2024, 10:00 am
  • 23 minutes 39 seconds
    #420 - How Do I Get A Book Published?!

    Welcome to episode 420! Today, it's just me, and I'm tackling one of the most frequently asked questions I’ve received since the release of my first book, If I Don’t Laugh, I’ll Cry. And that is… “How do I get a book published?”

    A recent study showed that more than 80% of Americans dream of writing and publishing a book. So, in today’s conversation, I’m going to walk you through the basics of book publishing and share the tips and tricks I learned along the way.

    If you've ever imagined holding your own book in your hands or are just curious about the publishing world, stick around. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clearer idea of where to start and how the process works!

    2:37 – Understanding Your Options 

    ·      The different approaches to publishing

    ·      Getting an agent

    ·      Creating a book proposal

     6:50 – Finding Your Team

    ·      Researching agents who specialize in your genre

    ·      Putting together your query letter

    ·      Showing agents your personality

    12:03 – The Book Proposal Process

    ·      What is a book proposal?

    ·      Showing your knowledge and commitment

    ·      Sample chapters 

    15:49 – Self-Publishing and Hybrid Publishing

    ·      Hiring your team

    ·      Don’t forget about marketing!

    ·      Considerations for hybrid publishing

    19:25 – Okay… So Where Do I Start?! 

    ·      Polishing your manuscript

    ·      Having a book proposal

    ·      Defining your goals + researching options

    ·      Establishing relationships + thinking about marketing

    ·      Don’t give up! 

    FEATURED QUOTES 

    “If you don't hear back or you get a rejection, you can't let it discourage you. Tons of successful, famous authors have received multiple rejections before finding the right fit. So, you are not alone. It is part of the process.” 

    “The writing community in general is incredibly supportive and has been vital in my own process.” 

    “Publishing a book, writing a book is a marathon, not a sprint…Rejections are going to happen. Timelines are going to change. Things are not going to go the way that you want them to go, but you have to keep going. You have to have that end goal in mind and focus on the end result that you're really, really looking for, because that part is incredibly rewarding.”

    Punchline Agency

    https://punchlineagency.com/

    Hope Writers

    https://www.hopewriters.com/

     

     

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    About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

     

    Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world. 

    6 November 2024, 10:15 am
  • 46 minutes 1 second
    #419 How to Find Hope In Suffering and Grief with Mattie Jackson

    I'm thrilled to welcome my dear friend, Mattie Jackson, back to the show! You may remember her from earlier this year, and I was so inspired by our chat that I had to invite her back- especially with the release of her new book, Through the Valley of Grief. 

    Mattie is an author, podcaster, and speaker whose life changed dramatically when she tragically lost her 28-year-old husband to a traumatic brain injury just weeks before their first anniversary. Despite her grief, she has used her story to give glory to God and to bring others hope and healing.

    Her new book is a 365-day devotional, carefully crafted to guide readers through spiritual practices that offer hope and peace during times of grief. If you or someone you know is walking through loss right now, I hope that this episode- and Mattie’s devotional- will be a source of comfort and inspiration. 

    6:02 – Mattie 201

    •    Having a baby •    Releasing her second book •    The difference between Lemons and this new devotional

    13:52 – Walking Through Grief

    •    The four practices to navigate grief •    Feeling grief without getting stuck in it •    Actions and tools to move toward hope and healing

    27:02 – Finding Freedom In Hope

    •    The courage required to hope •    Don’t let Satan steal present joy •    God’s message of hope

    41:23 – Closing Remarks

    •    Helping others through the grieving process •    Getting your copy of Mattie’s book

    FEATURED QUOTES

    “This was really hard fought, hard written, five years in the making- and it was a lot of work, and so I'm really proud of it in that way as a writer.”

    “We need to be affirmed in our pain, and that's important, but we also need to be called to act in it.”

    “There is such freedom in the action of hoping, even though you don't know what the final outcome is going to be.”

    “The courage to hope in a very broken situation, in a very rightly anxiety-producing world, is going to only come from God's Word.”

     

    Learn more about Mattie:

    Get your copy of Through The Valley of Grief

    https://www.amazon.com/Through-Valley-Grief-Devotional-Spiritual/dp/0593601238

    Get your copy of Lemons On Friday

    https://www.amazon.com/Lemons-Friday-Trusting-Greatest-Heartbreak/dp/0785241272/ref=asc_df_0785241272?nodl=1&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=675601147131&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16219095298050732835&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYtFXuwWotiZA-6LEU-IvYhl8AlHMjw6dcuilzZnQUl6pI2as2x1W99FzU_aem_PH7jpc88JU1KxPkE8PIAgA

    Mattie on Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/mattiejackson/?hl=en

    Mattie on Facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/mattiejacksonofficial/

    In Joy Life Podcast

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-joy-life-with-mattie-jackson/id1667357187

     

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    About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

    Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world. 

    30 October 2024, 9:00 am
  • 42 minutes 47 seconds
    #418 Run Over By the Grace Train with Pastor Joby Martin

    My guest this week is the incredible and hilarious Joby Martin, the lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida. Since launching the church in 2012, Joby has been at the forefront of a movement that helps people from all walks of life discover and deepen their relationship with Jesus. 

    Beyond his leadership at The Church of Eleven22, Joby is also an author, speaker, husband, and father of two beautiful children. His newest book Run Over By the Grace Train: How the Unstoppable Love of God Transforms Everything just hit shelves this September. 

    I hope you’ll join us today as we talk about this concept of grace and explore how we can better understand and apply it in our daily lives. I had an absolute blast learning from Joby's wisdom and getting into the nitty gritty on this subject! 

    2:09 – Joby 101

    Getting saved in high school Feeling called to ministry Planting a church in Jacksonville Connecting to people through comedy

    12:30 – The Importance Of Grace In Today’s Culture

    How grace is often misunderstood and misapplied Grace transforms everything We need grace daily

    16:37 – Defining Grace

    How grace is defined by scripture  Grace brings the dead to life God’s relentless pursuit of us

    26:50 – Encouragement For Those Struggling With Grace

    Investigating the Bible and seeking a relationship with Jesus The Gospel of John Being open to the transformative power of grace

    35:18 – Final Thoughts

    Who is Jesus to you? Everything Jesus has for us is good Grace has a face Connecting with Joby

    FEATURED QUOTES

    “I've also realized in preaching, if I just preach from my own failures and weaknesses, I never run out of material.”

    “If you got hit by a train, your whole life would be different. You can't say that you've been hit by the grace of Jesus, and things don't change in your life.”

    “I promise you, there's more grace in Jesus than sin in you, and He wants you, and He's not disappointed to choose you.”

    --

    Learn more about Joby:

    https://www.jobymartin.com/

    Get your copy of Run Over By The Grace Train

    https://www.jobymartin.com/books/grace-train

    Church of Eleven22

    https://coe22.com/

    Joby on Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/jobypmartin/

    Joby on YouTube

    https://www.youtube.com/@jobypmartin

    Joby on Facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/PastorJobyMartin

     

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    About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

     

    Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world. 

    23 October 2024, 9:00 am
  • 51 minutes 39 seconds
    #417 Why Women Were Called to Lead with Sophie Hudson of Big Boo Cast

    You are in for a treat this week! My guest is the hilarious and amazing Sophie Hudson. Sophie is a best-selling author and a beloved podcaster who started blogging at BooMama.net in 2005 and has co-hosted The Big Boo Cast since 2007- roles that make her feel like the internet's mee-maw. She's known for her infectious laugh, love of live sports, and cooking her mama's recipes for friends.

    Her latest book, A Fine Sight to See: Leading Because You Were Made for It, explores leadership principles from the book of Exodus, touching on the important role women played in Moses’s life and the Israelites’ journey to freedom. Sophie’s approachable style and love for laughter make her work- and this episode- so insightful and incredibly fun. We had an absolute blast as Sophie shared her heart and her wisdom. You don’t want to miss this one!

    2:23 – Sophie 101

    Southern accents, morning weddings & the power of a good nap Living in Birmingham, Alabama  Starting a blog in 2005 and co-hosting a podcast An unexpected journey to full-time writing

    20:42 – Women In Leadership

    How Sophie landed on Exodus 1-20 for her book The challenges women face in leadership roles in the church Using the language of leadership for women

    33:40 – Developing Humble Leadership

    The balance between confidence and humility in leadership Leadership that reminds people of who God is Leading with a quiet life Practicing your gifts in private

    45:58 – Closing Thoughts

    Bonding over musical theater Getting your copy of A Fine Sight To See

    FEATURED QUOTES

    “I think Moses is a leadership manual for all of us, women or men.”

    “We need men to lead, but we also need women to lead, and women are underrepresented in leadership in our churches.”

    “If you have influence over one other person, you're a leader in that person's life.”

    Learn more about Sophie:

    BooMama

    https://www.boomama.net/

    https://www.boomama.net/about-me/

    Get your copy of A Fine Sight To See 

    https://www.amazon.com/Fine-Sight-See-Leading-Because/dp/0764243349

    Sophie on Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/boomama205/?hl=en

    Sophie on Facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/SophieHudsonBooMama/

    The Big Boo Cast

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-boo-cast/id262921699

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    About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

    Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world. 

    16 October 2024, 9:00 am
  • 38 minutes 20 seconds
    #416 Hey Jesus, it's Us, We Have Thoughts with Ellen Skrmetti

    I’m so excited to welcome the hilarious and amazing Ellen Skrmetti to the show today! Ellen first rose to fame during the COVID-19 pandemic, capturing hearts with her Instagram sketches where she "calls" Jesus for advice. Her account went viral in the spring of 2022, racking up millions of views and a devoted following.

    Now, Ellen has just released her first book, Hey Jesus, It’s Me: I Have Questions, Comments, and Concerns, where she brings her signature Southern charm and wit to tackle topics like motherhood, menopause, and menus- subjects her fans have come to love.

    Trust me, you won't want to miss this episode- Ellen and I had a blast (and even did a bit or two). I can’t wait for you to hear it!

    7:35 – Ellen 101

    Studying at Second City Growing an Instagram following Starting comedy after a career in advertising sales Waiting on God’s timing

    12:52 – God Math

    The importance of timing and faith  Doing your reasonable best

    16:33 – Faith, Comedy, and Southern Charm

    How Ellen’s faith and Southern upbringing influence her comedy The mix of truth and absurdity in comedy  Starting rumors about Nate Bargatze!!

    22:41 – Hey Jesus!

    The evolution of Ellen’s sketches How the “Hey Jesus” sketches resonated with people Wholesome and positive comedy in a world filled with negativity Menopause, y’all!

    31:34 – Final thoughts

    Connecting with Ellen Getting your copy of Hey Jesus

    FEATURED QUOTES

    “Even though my path is so unconventional... it's God's path.”

    “My goal with the book is for people to remember that He does want our sad, He does want our fears, He wants everything… He wants to laugh with you. I mean, He created laughter.”

    "People want something wholesome and people want something to cling to that's positive because there's so much negative."

     

    Learn more about Ellen:

    https://ellenskrmetti.com/

    Ellen on Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/justskrmetti/?hl=en

    Get your copy of Hey Jesus

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1546007040?tag=hacboogrosit-20

    Ellen’s upcoming shows and signings

    https://ellenskrmetti.com/about-appearances/

    Ellen on YouTube

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYobCHqa6CKHHjutgw80rw

    Ellen on Facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/ellen.skrmetti/

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    About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

    Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

    9 October 2024, 9:00 am
  • 48 minutes 51 seconds
    #415 Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God with Jonny Ardavanis

    My guest this week is Jonny Ardavanis, Lead Pastor of Stonebridge Bible Church in Franklin, Tennessee, and founder of Dial In Ministries, an organization dedicated to providing biblical resources for the next generation. Previously serving as a camp director at Hume Lake Christian Camps and dean at The Master's University, Jonny’s passion is helping people know and love Jesus through a deeper understanding of His Word. 

    In this episode, we dive into his new book, Consider the Lilies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God. With statistics showing that one-third of teenagers have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and one in four young adults have experienced suicidal thoughts in recent years, Jonny offers a compassionate, biblically-centered approach to addressing anxiety, depression, and other mental health struggles.

    This is such a powerful and timely conversation, whether you're personally navigating these challenges or supporting someone who is. You don’t want to miss this!

    2:26 – Jonny 101

    Husband and girl dad Pastor of Stonebridge Bible Church in Tennessee President of Dial In Ministries

    4:35 – Consider The Lilies

    Jonny’s experience at Hume Lake Providing a resource that addresses anxiety from a biblical perspective Understanding God’s character in addressing anxiety

    12:12 – Living In An Anxious World

    The root causes of anxiety and worry The stories of Job, David and Elijah Jesus addressing anxiety in scripture

    31:28 – Finding Hope and Healing

    Experiencing holy hindsight Practical steps for those dealing with anxiety Christian counseling and community support The hope and joy found in Christ

    FEATURED QUOTES

    “To be human in the world in which we live is to be prone to anxiety.”

    “What is anxiety? Well, I use the definition that it's anytime we take our eyes off of God and fix our gaze instead on the problems, pressures, and uncertainties of life.”

    “If God loves, cares, provides for the lilies and the birds…how much more does God love, provide, care and nurture those who are made in His image and who have been blood bought by his one and only Son, Jesus Christ?”

    Learn more about Jonny:

    https://www.forthegospel.org/jonny-ardavanis

    Jonny on Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/jonnyardavanis/?hl=en

    Pre-order your copy of Consider The Lilies

    https://www.amazon.com/Consider-Lilies-Finding-Perfect-Character/dp/0310368243

    Stonebridge Bible Church

    https://stonebridgebible.org/

    Dial In Ministries 

    https://dialinministries.org/

    Dial In Ministries on YouTube

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGB5fYWHTNemqp9aZC232eg

    Dial In Ministries on Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/dialinministries/?hl=en

    Dial In Ministries on Facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/p/Dial-In-Ministries-100063760952717/

    Dial In Podcast

    https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3166a6da-ec56-457f-a56b-f513711d2dfe/dial-in-with-jonny-ardavanis

    Bio Jonny Ardavanis is the lead pastor of Stonebridge Bible Church in Franklin, Tennessee, and the founder and president of Dial In Ministries, a ministry that provides biblical resourcing for the next generation. Jonny formerly served as both a camp director at Hume Lake Christian Camps and as a dean at The Master’s University. Jonny is passionate that people come to know and love Jesus Christ as they pursue a deeper understanding of His Word. Jonny lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife, Caity Jean, and their two daughters.       

    DialinMinistries.org instagram.com/JonnyArdavanis ; instagram.com/DialinMinistries youtube.com/@DialinMinistries x.com/DialinMin Podcast: Dial In with Jonny Ardavanis

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    Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

                   

    2 October 2024, 9:00 am
  • 55 minutes 46 seconds
    #414 Your Jesus is Too American: Calling the Church to Reclaim Kingdom Values with Steve Bezner

    My guest today is my dear friend, Dr. Steve Bezner. Steve is the senior pastor of Houston Northwest Church, in Houston Texas. His passion is to see Houston and the world become more like heaven as people become more like Jesus. He’s a preacher, teacher, writer, and speaker and has such a gift for making the Bible easy to understand.

    Steve’s new book is releasing this October, called Your Jesus is Too American: Calling the Church to Reclaim Kingdom Values over the American Dream, which I’m so excited to talk about today. In this book, Steve challenges the overpowering influences of money, politics, and status that often overshadow Jesus' teachings.

    With over a decade of pastoral experience, Steve encourages readers to rediscover important kingdom values like humble service, reconciliation, generosity, and a grounded political witness in our communities. This is such an incredible book, and I strongly believe it’s a must-read as we head into this election season. 

    So, without further ado, let’s get into it!

    5:44 – Steve 101

    Pastor of Houston Northwest Church Growing up in north Texas Being called to ministry Two adult sons

    7:36 – The Genesis Of The Book

    The inspiration behind Your Jesus Is Too American The book’s foundation in the Sermon on the Mount Embodying the kingdom of God in the middle of community

    15:29 – Living Out Kingdom Values 

    Being disciples of Jesus first Focusing on issues rather than candidates Turning to scripture and working towards the vision of Jesus locally Jesus’ command to love your enemy

    34:33 – Faith In Action

    Embodying Jesus in our daily lives Recognizing ingrained beliefs that conflict with Jesus’ words Stepping into the lived experience of the kingdom Pre-ordering your copy of Your Jesus Is Too American

    FEATURED QUOTES

    “The purpose of a church is to provide faithful witness for Jesus in the midst of a community that often wants to ignore Jesus and ignore His way.”

    “The first and most important identity needs to be your identity in Christ and joining into His story.”

    “When you die to the American dream and you embrace the way of Jesus, you actually end up having a far better experience of being human than you could ever imagine.”

     

    Learn more about Steve:

    https://www.stevebezner.com/

    Get your copy of Your Jesus Is Too American

    https://www.amazon.com/Your-Jesus-Too-American-Calling/dp/1587436310

    Houston NW Church

    https://www.hnw.org/

    Steve on Facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/sbezner/

    Steve on X

    https://x.com/bezner

    Steve on Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/sbezner/?hl=en

     

    Connect with me:

     

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    About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

     

    Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

    25 September 2024, 10:00 am
  • 47 minutes 47 seconds
    #413 What Your Spiritual Gifts Are Really For with Chase Rashad

    I’m thrilled to welcome the incredible, hilarious, and brilliant Chase Rashad to the show. Chase is the lead pastor at Unison Christian Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is also a musician and a racial equity coach for many schools, churches, and businesses. 

    Chase recently released a new book, Seamless: What Your Spiritual Gifts Are Really For, exploring how spiritual gifts, intended by God to transform the world, are often underutilized. He reminds us that, like a human body has many different parts and functions, every believer has a unique role to play in the Body of Christ.

    This conversation was truly special. We laughed, we got deep, and this quickly became one of my favorite episodes in a long time. Chase’s insights on community, the role of spiritual gifts, and the importance of working together within the church were so inspiring and thought-provoking. Trust me, you’re in for a treat this week!

    3:56 – Chase 101

    Married for 19 years Parent to 4 humans and a great dane Pastor, singer, writer, musician and author The perfect shade of green and sanctified imagination

    12:49 – What Your Spiritual Gifts Are Really For

    Where Chase’s passion for this book came from The importance of unity among believers 1 Corinthians 12 Spiritual gifts as a way to serve others

    24:44 – The Power of Every Gift

    Recognizing and honoring all gifts The danger of only valuing visible or “up front” gifts The detrimental effects of isolation  How spiritual gifts are often best discovered and used in community

    39:30 – Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts

    Identifying your gifts in community Spiritual gifts as a conversation starter Praying over your skills and talents Connecting with Chase

    FEATURED QUOTES

    “It’s not hung on, how big our churches are, how dope our podcasts are, how good our books are, and how great we sing… Our witness for Christ is hung on our love for each other and our unity. And that was really the burden by which I wrote Seamless.”

    “If you're working against your ability to be united, you're also working against your ability to show the world Jesus.”

    “Our purpose isn't to memorize Scripture with each other. Our purpose isn't to sing songs to one another. Our purpose isn't even to just make sure that we're good. Our purpose is to make disciples.”

    Learn more about Chase:

    Get your copy of Seamless

    https://www.amazon.com/Seamless-What-Spiritual-Gifts-Really/dp/1632575841 Unison Christian Church

    https://unisongr.churchcenter.com/home

    Unison Christian Church Podcast 

    https://unisoncc.podbean.com/

    Chase’s Music

    https://music.apple.com/us/artist/chase-rashad/1481147224

    Chase on LinkedIn

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-r-stancle-sr-b577b068/

    Connect with me: 

    http://www.stillbeingmolly.com  http://instagram.com/stillbeingmolly http://instagram.com/canilaughpod http://twitter.com/stillbeingmolly http://facebook.com/stillbeingmolly http://facebook.com/canilaughpod http://tiktok.com/@stillbeingmolly

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    About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

    Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world. 

    18 September 2024, 9:00 am
  • 53 minutes 55 seconds
    #412 Meet Me In The Middle: Mother / Daughter Conversations with Sandra Stanley & Allie Stanley Cooney

    This week, I'm so excited to welcome Sandra Stanley and her daughter, Allie Stanley Cooney, as our guests. Sandra, a familiar face on the show, is a dedicated foster parent, foster advocate, and co-author of the book Parenting: Getting It Right.

    This time, Sandra is joined by her daughter, Allie, who has a Master’s in Christian Education and background in student ministry, to discuss their book Meet Me in the Middle: 8 Mother-Daughter Conversations about Life and Faith. 

    This book is such an incredible resource for those looking to strengthen their relationship with young girls in their lives. As a mom of a tween girl myself, this conversation was so insightful and encouraging. Moms, grandmas, sisters, dads, uncles, and mentors- there is something in this episode for you! 

    4:52 – Allie 101

    Georgia native, pastor family, youngest of 3 Background in student ministry and Christian education Wife and mom

    7:27 – Sandra 201

    Life as a grandmother Writing a book with Allie 36 years of marriage

    8:26 – Writing a Book Together

    What led Sandra and Allie to write this book  Having hard conversations ahead of time Setting your child up for success

    15:24 – The Imperfect Path of Parenting

    Appreciating a parent’s love when you become a parent Making mistakes as a parent Allowing children to make mistakes in a safe environment The unique dynamic of a mother/daughter relationship  Philippians 4:4-9 as a foundation for this book

    28:16 – Meet Me In The Middle

    How this book is structured  Identity and self-worth in middle and high school What we model matters Parenting in the age of social media Helping your children own their faith

    48:17 – Final Thoughts

    Navigating big feelings with your children Getting your copy of Meet Me In The Middle Encouragement for moms and mentors

    FEATURED QUOTES

    “If we can bridge the gap between moms and daughters so that they can have some of the hard conversations ahead of time, before…. there's conflict and tension…it is such a win when those hard times come.”

    “We really wanted to structure it in a way that a grandmother or an aunt or a mentor could also pick it up and do this with the young lady in their life that they love and who is important to them.”

    “You don't have to change, you don't have to pretend, you don't have to give up hope, because Jesus did all of that on your behalf… You are enough and you are loved, and you are a child of God.”

    “What we model matters, and it matters in the development of our children's faith and how they view their Heavenly Father.”

    Learn more about Sandra and Allie:

    https://www.sandrastanley.com/meetmeinthemiddle

    Get your copy of Meet Me in the Middle 

    https://www.amazon.com/Meet-Me-Middle-Mother-Daughter-Conversations/dp/0310368677

    Get your copy of Parenting: Getting It Right

    https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Getting-Right-Andy-Stanley/dp/0310366275/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zWEmq7GGvxYEchs0KShkw_xA3D4LBVR9tIJAm0eZLRgsDPFM_0sVtgStL4OceEucDiZxuWVTa7BVc4qDvnVWp7BeV1To3BFO9wjky07Q-79EBPiNXZ7kgu1gkj4eK0vUojrsnXGW9LG5NIcO6A9y3vGgpzBMRJ6okTT9KESOzRcswK2SRxd7AYBXH5v9trlMJNfAeRisd-GLAzzEHg0BnNrdhj8Ng9QM9egb7OTAdCo.K97LQwbs-mFGFmMBDRy1cpDI5RVsSO8JoZbkRnss_qA&dib_tag=se&hvadid=634502039983&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9010494&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5591213651008220050&hvtargid=kwd-1913356014711&hydadcr=27890_14488800&keywords=parenting+getting+it+right&qid=1725999611&sr=8-1

    Allie on Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/alliekaycooney/?hl=en

    Sandra on Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/sandrawstanley/?hl=en

    Connect with me: 

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    About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

    Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

    11 September 2024, 9:00 am
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