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Mar 12, 2024 • 55min

068: Vance Roush on Pastoring in Silicon Valley, Unlocking Generosity, and Why the World Belongs to the Optimists

Vance Roush is the founder and CEO of Overflow and is on a mission to inspire the world to give. Overflow unlocks generosity by easily empowering nonprofits, churches, and corporations to accept non-cash donations, like stocks and crypto. He is also pastor of VIVE Church and author of the bestselling book “High Growth Fundraising the Silicon Valley Way.” To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.Today’s episode is brought to you by Children’s HopeChest. Pastors and church leaders, if you are looking to make an impact on the global scale, you have to check out this amazing organization that is close to my family’s heart! Their approach to mission work is the “helping without hurting” model that I know as a pastor I looked for a very long time to find. Plus, their transparency is downright impressive. In my mind, they check all the right boxes. So, church leaders, pastors, if you’ve been wondering what to do globally, this is the organization for you to check out. You can visit www.hopechest.org/rll to learn more about this incredible organization and be part of the global movement that’s changing lives!Resources mentioned in the episode: High-Growth Fundraising the Silicon Valley Way: Unlocking Stock, Crypto, and More for Your Non-Profit, Church, or School by Vance RoushThe Science of Generosity Study from UC BerkeleyVance Roush InstagramOverflow.coVive Church, Silicon ValleyVance Roush Webinar for Red Letter: Increasing Generosity in Your ChurchKey insights from the episode: The Bible has some of the deepest first principle truths.- Vance RoushScience is catching up to thousands of years of Biblical truths. - Vance RoushThe world belongs to the optimists. - Vance RoushThe tithe is not a subscription fee to the church; it’s a submission of finances to God. - Vance RoushThe top ten percent hold their wealth not in their checking and savings but in their investment accounts. - Vance RoushIf Taylor Swift can do it [using production in her shows], then the church can do it. - Vance RoushAutomate your obedience. - Vance RoushThe tithe is about God sharing opportunities with you. - Vance RoushThe average financial gift in America is $128. The average gift through Overflow is $12,000. - Vance RoushVance Roush’s Challenge: Think bigger and write it down. Do something so great that you have to invite God into the process.Make a Global Impact that Transforms Your ChurchFind out more about Children’s HopeChest and how partnering with this organization can not only change the lives of children across the world, but also transform your church as well. We highly recommend Children’s HopeChest and love the work that they do!Watch the entire season for free: We’ll upload every episode of The Red Letter Disciple podcast on our YouTube channel. If you aren’t subscribed already, you can do so here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Mar 5, 2024 • 58min

067: Kap Chatfield on Being a Christian YouTube Influencer, How He Got to One Million Subscribers in Less than a Year, and Why He Left Atheism

Kap Chatfield is a pastor, entrepreneur, and content creator on a mission to reveal the glory of God on every glowing screen. Kap Chatfield creates content through his media company called Rveal Media for the kingdom and trains others to do the same. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.Today’s episode is brought to you by Red Letter Leaders monthly webinars. Pastors and church leaders, do you ever feel alone in ministry? You want to do the right things, change with the times, and still stay true to what you believe about God. But how? Zach Zehnder hosts monthly webinars with leaders to help you be the greatest pastor or leader that you can be! This month’s webinar features our guest from today’s episode Kap Chatfield. On March 28th, Kap will be going deeper to help pastors, church leaders, and content creators in the Christian space, learn how to get their message out to the masses. It’ll be an incredible opportunity to learn from someone who is a master in his field. Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/GrowthinOneYear.Resources mentioned in the episode: https://kapchatfield.com/Kap Chatfield YouTubeRed Letter Leaders Webinar with Kap Chatfield Registration PageRveal MediaKey insights from the episode: I had been walking through life in 720 standard definition black and white, and with Jesus, everything was 4K, OLED. I saw everything as new. - Kap ChatfieldGod said, “You are busy telling everyone else’s story, but you haven’t made room for mine.” - Kap ChatfieldGod isn’t late; he’s right on time. - Kap ChatfieldWe help churches and kingdom businesses build a digital ministry. Kap ChatfieldWhy are we ripping on kids who dream of having influence on social media when that may be one of the best ways to share your faith? - Pastor Zach ZehnderThe 4 Ms of having a digital presence are 1) mindset, 2) messaging, 3) media, and 4) marketing. - Kap ChatfieldGod is not obligated to co-sign on my opinions, but he does obligate Himself to back up His Word.- Kap ChatfieldGod is the same yesterday, today, and forever, or the Bible is not true. - Kap ChatfieldKap Chatfield’s Challenge: Master a 60-second story about how Jesus changed your life and share it this week. Let’s go deeper with Kap!Don’t forget to register for this month’s Red Letter Leaders webinar featuring Kap. On March 28th, Kap will be going deeper to help pastors, church leaders, and content creators in the Christian space, learn how to get their message out to the masses. It’ll be an incredible opportunity to learn from someone who is a master in his field. Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/GrowthinOneYear.Watch the entire season for free: We’ll upload every episode of The Red Letter Disciple podcast on our YouTube channel. If you aren’t subscribed already, you can do so here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 1min

066: Richard Pope on Planting a Church With Terminal Cancer, How Suffering Helps in the Life of a Disciple, and How to Enjoy Jesus Aggressively

Richard Pope is the Lead Pastor of Canvas Church in Salisbury, MD. After planting Canvas Church at the age of 24, he found out that he had terminal cancer. Rather than stopping his plans, he pressed forward and faithfully continues to fight today. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.Today’s episode is brought to you by Red Letter Living. Pastors and church leaders, jump into a 40-day discipleship challenge after Easter. When you do, you will experience growth in the quality and quantity of the people in your church like never before. Here is an article on five reasons to launch a 40-day challenge right after Easter. Hurry, it’s not too late to get in. Plus, churches that do get in right now can enjoy an extra $100 off any order at www.redletterchallenge.com/join by entering in the code “AfterEaster100” at checkout. So, what are you waiting for? Grow your church, unify your church, and follow up Easter with 40 days your church will never forget!Resources mentioned in the episode: www.redletterchallenge/join Discount Code: AfterEaster100 We Are Send Network: Church Planting NetworkTerminal: The Dying Church Planter PodcastCanvas Church: the church Pastor Richard Pope plantedOvercome Song by Jeremy CampKey insights from the episode: I think Gen Z has the most revival potential. - Richard PopeWhat makes Christ beautiful is his ability to sit in the messiness. - Richard PopeSuffering is one of the best discipling tools when handed over to Jesus. - Richard PopeI kept going [through cancer] because people loved me. - Richard PopeAs you learn to be content with Jesus in the midst of less, you learn to love him more. - Richard PopeWe need to enjoy Jesus aggressively. - Richard PopeMy biggest lesson is that God validated us to the table as sons. - Richard PopeA good king loves us despite our disabilities. - Richard PopeRichard Pope’s Challenge: Pray for a passion for lost people, recognizing that you and everyone you meet have a terminal diagnosis.Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don’t know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it’s free! You will get results back immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here.Watch the entire season for free: We upload every episode of The Red Letter Disciple on our YouTube channel. If you aren’t subscribed already, you can do so here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 20, 2024 • 6min

Season 6 Trailer: How to Be a Great Disciple of Jesus in a World Filled with AI, YouTube, Hollywood, and More!

Season 6 of The Red Letter Disciple is back! Starting February 27th, get ready for 12 weekly episodes featuring world-class guests. In this season, we’ll discuss a variety of topics all designed to help you become a greater everyday follower of Jesus! This season has a special mini-series of 4 episodes all designed to help everyone better understand Gen Z and the amazing opportunity that this generation has to bring Jesus to the world. To access the show notes, or find this podcast on your favorite streaming platform, go to www.redletterpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 13, 2024 • 38min

065: Zach Zehnder Sermon: Serving Challenge: Ambition The Final Aspect for How to Serve Like Jesus

All of us are called to live with purpose and meaning, but our ultimate ambition to serve is to glorify God. We do not serve to make our name great, but to make His name great. We are reminded of the truth that no matter what our serving looks like in this world, one day all will be made right, and God will get all the glory. Our serving will ultimately help others follow Jesus as their Lord. To learn more about the podcast visit www.redletterpodcast.com. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 6, 2024 • 44min

064: Zach Zehnder Sermon: Serving Challenge: Ability: The Fourth Aspect for How to Serve Like Jesus

Jesus is the unique Son of God who is somehow fully man and fully God at the same time. He and He alone had the unique ability to bring forgiveness of sins to everyone in the world, including you! You do not have that ability, but you are uniquely wired and gifted. As we serve best in this world, it’s important to know who we are in Jesus, how we are uniquely made, and in what ways God calls each of us to serve to the best of our ability. To learn more about the podcast visit www.redletterpodcast.com. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 30, 2024 • 44min

063: Zach Zehnder Sermon: Serving Challenge: Action: The Third Aspect for How to Serve Like Jesus

It’s one thing to be ready, to think about, and to strategize about serving. It’s another to step into action. Jesus made Himself available by coming down into this world, but He would continue to take further action. A life of serving is ultimately a call to action. Find out how to truly live with the compassion of Jesus towards others in this world. To learn more about the podcast visit www.redletterpodcast.com. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 41min

062: Zach Zehnder Sermon: Serving Challenge: Availability: The Second Aspect for How to Serve Like Jesus

Many times what stops of from serving well is not our attitude, but really practically, we don’t feel like we have the time, space, or margin in our lives. We aren’t available. It’s astounding that Jesus made Himself available by leaving His throne in heaven to come down into this world. By doing this, Jesus shows, from the beginning, that He’s willing to lose so others would win. We will look at what it means to be available to serve those in need as we navigate a busy, hurried, and chaotic world. To learn more about the podcast visit www.redletterpodcast.com. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 16, 2024 • 42min

061: Zach Zehnder Sermon: Serving Challenge: Attitude: The First Aspect for How to Serve Like Jesus

In today’s episode we’ll hear Zach preach on the first of five aspects for how to serve like Jesus. It all starts with our attitude. Sadly, many people today misunderstand God’s attitude toward them. So, in today’s episode, we will explore mindset of Jesus, and how His attitude toward us shaped how He serves us. Before we focus on serving externally, it’s important that our heart is in the right place, just like Jesus. To learn more about the podcast visit www.redletterpodcast.com. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 9, 2024 • 41min

060: Zach Zehnder Sermon: Serving Challenge Introduction: What Does it Take to Be Great?

Greatness is found in elevating those around you to be great. Nobody did this better than Jesus. So, we’ll explore Jesus Christ, the greatest of all-time, and examine how His greatness was found through serving others. We will open up Philippians 2:5-11 and discover five aspects of serving like Jesus. Along the way, you will be challenged to serve like Jesus. To learn more about the podcast visit www.redletterpodcast.com. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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