Serving is not new, but it is part of our natural needs. Many people want to serve. They just need help. Pastor Zach Zehnder wrote the Serving Challenge for all those who want fulfillment, peace, and satisfaction in helping others. You will repeatedly reference this resource in your families, church, and as an individual. 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. We create resources to challenge all people to be greater followers of Jesus. And today’s resource that we are highlighting is Serving Challenge. This challenge can be done as an individual, as a family, as a small group, and yes, even as a church. Pastors and church leaders, if you’d like a free copy, you can request one going to this website here. New Year and Lent 2024 is the perfect time to launch a 40-day challenge in your church. You can have a powerful 40-day experience that will move your people like never before to serve, grow your small groups by more than 40%, and you can have all your materials (sermons, small groups, kids materials, graphics, etc.) done for you for 6 weeks. You can find out more now at www.servingchallenge.com.Resources mentioned in the episode: Red Letter Challenge BookRed Letter Living WebsiteServing ChallengeRight Now MediaPicture of Football Field to guide Zach’s writing processBlog 7 Tips to Write Your First Book Red Letter Spiritual Gift Test One at a Time by Kyle IdlemanKey insights from the episode: Don’t rush your controlling idea. - Zach ZehnderPeople are never an interruption to Jesus. - Zach ZehnderNo one can do it all, but all of us can do one thing. - Zach ZehnderYou are able. You just don’t know how you are able. - Zach ZehnderCompassion should always follow up with the word ‘and.’  - Zach ZehnderPurpose and meaning are wrapped up in serving. - Zach Zehnder Do one for one. Zach ZehnderPastor Zach Zehnder’s Challenge: Intentionally lose so someone else can win. 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.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.

Caesar Kalinowski has traveled the world coaching others on discipleship. His approach is not to implement a new habit or activity but to simply begin discipleship in your everyday rhythms of life. Whether at the grill in his driveway or traveling the world, Kalinowski brings Jesus into everyday life. 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. At its core, Red Letter Living creates resources to challenge all people to be greater disciples of Jesus. There’s a deal for everyone happening right now in our Red Friday deals. But hurry, the sale ends on 11/29. Check it out now: www.redletterchallenge.com/red-friday. Plus, Advent starts in just a few days. Here on Giving Tuesday, we want to give a gift to you. Enjoy FREE Advent Devotional written this year for you by Allison Zehnder. Resources mentioned in the episode: https://www.caesarkalinowski.com/The Everyday Disciple PodcastCaesar Kalinowski InstagramKey insights from the episode: You’re not too busy to be a disciple. - Caesar KalinowskiDiscipleship can become a lifestyle. - Caesar KalinowskiWe badly need both extroverts and introverts in community. - Caesar KalinowskiIs that hour and a half on Sunday morning what Jesus died for, or is there more? - Caesar KalinowskiNot having community doesn’t mean you are introverted; you are inward-focused. - Caesar KalinowskiEstablish a predictable event in your life for discipleship. - Caesar KalinowskiBeing a church leader is not an excuse to live in a Christian bubble. - Caesar KalinowskiCaesar Kalinowski’s Challenge: Pick one of your 21 meals this week and share it with neighbors. 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. 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.

Chris Johnson believes that the core of discipleship is authentic relationships. Whether podcast host, father, pastor, teacher, church planter, or husband, he is on a mission to bring Jesus to everyone he meets. 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. At its core, Red Letter Living creates resources to challenge all people to be greater disciples of Jesus. There’s a deal for everyone happening right now in our Red Friday deals. Find how you can get the best deal of the coming year at www.redletterchallenge.com/red-friday. Resources mentioned in the episode: Resurrection ChurchHoly Cross Lutheran Church Lake Mary, FLCancerbank.orgEpisode 28: Davey Blackburn Red Letter Disciple EpisodeEpisode 3: Rebekah Gregory Red Letter DiscipleKey insights from the episode: Discipleship is messy. - Chris Johnson‘This is not the way it will always be’ is the best hope you can give someone else. - Chris JohnsonGod makes good things out of the worst things that you go through. - Chris JohnsonOne of our core values is fun. - Chris JohnsonDiscipleship, at its core, is authentic relationships. - Chris JohnsonWe’ve got to fight against our own entertainment systems. - Chris Johnson Chris Johnson’s Challenge: Take someone to lunch and listen to their story. 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. 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.

Andre Steven Anderson wants to bring people together around the table and share Jesus. He has seen God move in the space of BBQing. In 2020, he started The Barbecue Church. Discipleship is not limited to the pastor, it is a walk of life for every believer. 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. At its core, Red Letter Living creates resources to challenge all people to be greater disciples of Jesus. If you are a pastor, consider a 40-day challenge to start the New Year or Lenten season. These 40-day challenges will help your church grow their small groups, bring unity in divided times, and give a much-needed break to your staff by providing turnkey resources. Let’s partner up. Find out more at www.redletterchallenge.com/join. And news flash, our Red Friday deals go live next week at www.redletterchallenge.com/red-friday. Resources mentioned in the episode: https://barbecuechurch.com/Pastor Andre Steven AndersonBarbecue Church Sermons YouTubeKey insights from the episode: In discipleship, you have to run low and slow. - Andre AndersonThe Great Commission does not apply to just me, the pastor. - Andre AndersonYou Can Eat With Us, the Barbecue Church - Andre AndersonIf we are not feeding people biblically, spiritually, and literally, then what are we doing? - Andre AndersonGod freakin’ did it. - Andre AndersonIn discipleship, our job is to point people to Jesus. - Andre AndersonAndre Anderson’s Challenge: Really pray and listen to God. 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. 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.

The discussion on mental health is not new, but when you look at both suicide and suicide attempts, it is a problem the church needs to address. Gloria Umanah brings hope one word at a time, whether through her spoken word, The Hope Booth Initiative, or through bolstering the creativity of others. 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, we create 40-day challenges that have helped more than 800 churches produce greater disciples. Not only this, but our resources grow small groups by more than 40%. If you are a pastor or church leader, not only can you find out more at this link, but you can also request a FREE 40-day challenge mailed to your door there.As you plan for the end of this Fall or even the start of the New Year, we’d love to partner with you and we have some amazing deals with our ready-to-go church packs. But, first, get a FREE copy on us.Resources mentioned in the episode: https://www.gloriaumanah.com/The Hope BoothThe Ex-Nihilo Collective Key insights from the episode: People who are suicidal do not want to take their lives, but they feel it's their only option. - Gloria UmanahThe idea that because we have Jesus, we will not struggle does not line up with the reality of Scripture. - Gloria UmanahSuicide, anxiety, loneliness, and isolation are no respecter of man. - Gloria UmanahIt's one thing to hear you are not alone but another to see you are not alone. - Gloria UmanahGod just doesn’t just see you, but he stays. - Gloria Umanah1.2 million people attempt suicide every year. - Gloria UmanahThe average homeless person goes 3-6 months without being looked in the eye. - Gloria UmanahIf we learn to use more preventative approaches, we don't have to be so reactive. - Gloria UmanahGloria Umanah’s Challenge: Look up, look out, and see others today. 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. 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.

Vanessa Lane struggled with anxiety as a kid and into her teen years. After unsuccessfully trying to hide it, Lane found that video games positively impacted her mental health. As a mother and founder of BetterPlay Studios, Inc., Vanessa is committed to improving mental health through gaming. To learn more about the podcast or the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today’s episode is brought to you by Red Letter Living. We create resources that challenge all people to be greater followers of Jesus. Part of being a great disciple of Jesus is knowing how you are gifted AND putting that gift to work. So, how are you gifted? Spend 15-20 minutes taking our brand-new FREE spiritual gift test at www.spiritualgifts.me. After taking the test, email us at hello@redletterchallenge.com and let us know what your top spiritual gift is and how you will put that gift into practice this week!Resources mentioned in the episode: BetterPlay StudiosBucks Gaming wins 2022 NBA 2K League ChampionshipKey insights from the episode: Not all tech is created equal.  – Vanessa LaneAs Christians, when we make good art, work, and video games, that’s a reflection of God’s love for us. – Vanessa LaneVideo games are beautiful.  – Vanessa LanePlaying video games can be part of a healthy routine.  – Vanessa LaneThe gaming industry is a 300 billion dollars industry. - Vanessa Lane120 million monthly gamers worldwide. - Vanessa Lane More people watched the League of Legends tournament in 2019 than the Superbowl. - Vanessa LaneThe video game industry is a major missed opportunity for Christians.  – Vanessa LaneVanessa Lane’s Challenge: Try something different. If you don’t game, try a game. If you do a game, get out of your comfort zone. 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. 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.

Nothing is more devastating than a pastor having success in the pulpit but losing at home. Jimn Kyles always thought those two went together until a crisis forced him to drop everything and return home to minister to the people he loves most: his family. As a father of four teens, Jimn Kyles’ passion for Gen Z will hit home to anyone struggling to maintain faithfulness in ministry and at home. To learn more about the podcast or show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Grow in prayer. Learn why to pray, what to pray, and how to pray in the powerful (and FREE) 21 Days of Prayer Challenge. Also to go along with the guide are daily videos right here.Resources mentioned in the episode: Unstuck and Unstoppable by Jimn Kyleswww.PrayforGenZ.comPastor Jimn Kyles21 Days of Prayer on YouVersion Bible AppKey insights from the episode: One thing I never want to stop is prayer. - Jimn KylesI realized how selfish I had been as a Dad and pastor and chose to break that chain. I want to show up for something that has nothing to do with me. - Jimn KylesSpiritual warfare is prayer. - Jimn KylesGen Z is lost because we have been focused on ourselves. - Jimn KylesI want to lead from a place of weakness. - Jimn KylesI wonder if Gen Z is lost because we were focused on other things besides the heart of God. - Jimn Kyles80% of our thoughts are negative, 90% are repetitive. - Jimn KylesJimn Kyles’ Challenge: Pray for Gen Z: Download 21 Days of Prayer on the YouVersion Bible App. 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.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.

Steven Robertson has learned through working with youth for decades what it is that makes our youth today unique and what the church needs to do to reach them. He insists that mentoring Gen Z is easier than ever; they already have the information they want. They just crave your experience and application in a mentoring relationship. Based on his book Aliens Among Us, Robertson breaks down the ten surprising truths about Gen Z today. To learn more about the podcast or show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. 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. Resources mentioned in the episode: Ender’s Game movieAliens Among Us: Ten Surprising Truths about Gen Z by Steven Robertsonhttps://stevenjrobertson.comKey insights from the episode: What has fueled my life is making a young person’s life better. – Steven Roberston Technology is the reason that many generations flip. – Steven RobertsonThere’s so much content vying for Gen Zers attention. They’ve learned how to filter whether something is worth their time or not within a few seconds. – Steven Robertson When the kingdom lands, this is a generation that goes after it completely. – Steven Robertson 52% of the world’s population are under 30. – Steven Robertson Gen Z wants to be the CEO of their life. – Steven Robertson Gratitude is a muscle that is underdeveloped in Gen Z. – Steven Robertson Gen Z is the only generation that is mentored by their peers. – Steven Robertson Gen Z needs application brought to the knowledge that they are inundated with. – Steven Robertson Information is no longer the important commodity. – Steven Robertson A G.P.S. (Guide Position by the Side), or mentoring, is the way that produces the most fruit.  – Steven Robertson We live in a subscription model world: access over ownership.  – Steven Robertson Gen Z has information, but they lack understanding. - Steven Steven Robertson’s Challenge: Get into a mentoring relationship.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.

Aaron and Hannah are one dynamic duo determined to change the world. They don’t just talk the talk; they walk the walk. The Barnett’s are walking that walk alongside anyone who has a passion for Jesus. With a heart for Gen Z, they are committed to showing others how to discover the wrong they were meant to make right. To learn more about the podcast or show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.Today’s episode is brought to you by Red Letter Living. We create resources that challenge all people to be greater followers of Jesus. Part of being a great disciple of Jesus is knowing how you are gifted AND putting that gift to work. So, how are you gifted? Spend 15 minutes taking our brand-new FREE spiritual gift test at www.spiritualgifts.me. After taking the test, email us at hello@redletterchallenge.com and let us know what your top spiritual gift is and how you will put that gift into practice this week!Resources mentioned in the episode:  www.generationdistinct.comHannah G. Barnett Instagram page Aaron R. Barnett Instagram pageKey insights from the episode: God uses the most unlikely people to bring his kingdom. – Hannah Barnett Every generation has a strength and a shadow side. – Hannah Barnett Gen Z is extremely action-oriented. – Hannah Barnett Gen Z needs permission from the local church to create. – Aaron Barnett We want to build bridges between generations. – Aaron Barnett Gen Z is dealing with a new world: a fast pace of life, gender confusion, racial tension, and school shootings are new for this generation. How can we be empathetic? – Zach Zehnder There is something so powerful about being in relationship with young people. – Hannah Barnett I’ve been deeply marked by people being authentic. – Aaron BarnettAaron and Hannah Barnett’s Challenge:  Invite a young leader to the table and implement one of their ideas. 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. 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.

When it comes to racial injustice, people often get caught up in the tangle of the diagnosis when what we need to pursue collectively is an antidote. Jemar Tisby is after a plan for racial reconciliation that goes beyond who did what. When the work becomes about people, everybody wins. 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, we create 40-day challenges that have helped more than 1000 churches produce greater disciples. Not only this, but our resources grow small groups by more than 40%. If you are a pastor or church leader, not only can you find out more at this link, but you can also request a FREE 40-day challenge mailed to your door there.As you plan for the end of this Fall or even the start of the New Year, we’d love to partner with you and we have some amazing deals with our ready-to-go church packs. But, first, get a FREE copy on us.Resources mentioned in the episode: Jemartisby.comThe Color of Compromise by Jemar TisbyHow to Fight Racism by Jemar TisbyPass the Mic Podcast Key insights from the episode: Race is a big part of history, no matter what you study. - Jemar TisbyThe applications, stories, and references in sermons were out of my cultural context. - Jemar TisbyWhen studying racism, the root determines the fruit. - Jemar TisbyRacism, religion, and politics are all tied together. You can study them separately, but they are mutually constitutive. - Jemar TisbyAt the heart of all this justice work is people. - Jemar TisbyThe difference between a dream and a goal is a plan. - Jemar TisbyJemar Tisby’s challenge: Go back and read the I Have a Dream speech. 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. 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.