Brilliant Gaze

Special guest The Rev. Dr. Joseph Daniels, lead pastor of Emory Fellowship in Washington D.C. discusses living into our calling and being the light of the world. This is a compelling story of community transformation that begins with a willingness to step into God’s mission with faith and faithfulness.

Book recommendation: Walking with Nehemiah by Joseph W Daniels. Available at Amazon and other booksellers everywhere.

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Episode 34

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As we look around and find our place in the mission of God, how do we know we are really on His mission? We look at some essential questions to ask in determining whether the mission we are on is really the one the Lord prepared for us.

Episode 33

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Our special guest Dr. Carolyn Moore, lead pastor of Mosaic Church, a faith community near Augusta, GA and the author of The Art of Holiness Blog and co-host of The Art of Holiness Podcast talks about holiness, life, and meaning. Listen as we talk about why holiness is truly more art than engineering.

Visit Seedbed.com for more information on Carolyn’s books and published writings.

Special announcement: Coming May 29, 2021 Max’s new book “Focusing My Gaze” by Seedbed Publishing. Special Pre-order link for Brilliant Gaze listeners: https://my.seedbed.com/product/focusing-my-gaze/

Episode 32

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We look at the life of Peter to see how God’s grace, far from being a one time event, is an ongoing process of God pursuing us with His love, His forgiveness, and His sanctifying grace as He continues to help us live into our identity in Jesus.

Special announcement: Coming May 29, 2021 Max’s new book “Focusing My Gaze” by Seedbed Publishing. Special Pre-order link for Brilliant Gaze listeners: https://my.seedbed.com/product/focusing-my-gaze/

Episode 31

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Special guest Pastor Dale Locke, founding pastor of Community of Hope in Loxahatchie, Florida talks about accountable community, being vulnerable together, and doing the “one anothers” of the New Testament as an essential part of discipleship.

Special announcement: Coming May 29, 2021 Max’s new book “Focusing My Gaze” by Seedbed Publishing. Special Pre-order link for Brilliant Gaze listeners: seedbed.com/focusingmygaze

Episode 30

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Taking the inward look is important in our spiritual journey, but it is often done as a solitary spiritual exercise. Yet we were created for, and called into community. The best way to take the inward look is in accountable community. Listen to see why the author of Hebrews says, “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good works.”

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Episode 29

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Regular listeners have alerted me that we left some questions unanswered in the last episode (#27 - Experiencing God). So, in a departure from our normal format, this episode will tell you… the rest of the story.

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Episode 28

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According the Henry Blackaby “God speaks by the Holy Spirit through the Bible, prayer, circumstances, and the church to reveal Himself, His purposes, and His ways.” Listen to discover how this reality plays out in practical ways in our day to day lives.

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Episode 27

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A conversation with former Florida Gator standout and current NFL Tight End Trey Burton. Listen as Trey discusses the intersection of his football career and his walk with the Lord, how he has found his place within the mission of Jesus, and how we are always blessed in order to be a blessing.

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Episode 26

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As those who have tasted and trusted the grace of God join Jesus in His mission, we are empowered not only to live lives worthy of His calling, but also to see our desires for goodness brought to fruitfulness. Learn why Paul’s prayer for the church at Thessalonica has powerful implications for our lives 2000 years later.

Episode 25

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