From the Forefront
From the Forefront

From the Forefront

Scott McClelland

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From the Forefront, interviews with those on the front lines of Christian missions and ministry. Learn about leadership, life lessons, and more with the monthly, long form podcast brought to you by the creators of the Leadership Moment Podcast, FXMissions.

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Saying Yes When Nothing is Guaranteed - FT4F0071
NOV 1, 2022
Saying Yes When Nothing is Guaranteed - FT4F0071
<p>Have you ever found yourself in a position to say, “Yes” to God without knowing the outcome?</p><p>That’s certainly happened to Hunter McNeel, and God has done some pretty amazing things. Listen to find out what God can do when you’re willing to step out, and catch the vision for how God has used someone like Hunter to make meaningful connections that could save both lives and souls.</p><p>You’ll be encouraged and inspired.</p><p>➡️ <a href="https://fromtheforefront.com/forefront-podcast/ft4f0071-hunter-mcneel">Click for full show notes</a></p>FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE<p>➡️ <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feed/id1254838950?ls=1&at=11lo6V&ct=i8e7">Apple Podcasts</a></p><p>➡️ <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mb3JlZnJvbnQubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M=">Google Podcasts</a></p><p>➡️ <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2NGssRh1l6yypT7YaZsJCS">Spotify</a></p><p>➡️ <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/671f5f51-16b0-4074-b909-334575044e85/from-the-forefront">Amazon</a></p>KEY TAKEAWAYS:<ul><li>Future of air transportation: <a href="https://www.orb.aero/">Orb Aerospace</a></li><li>Technology and stealth in missions</li></ul><br />LINKS & RESOURCES:<ul><li><a href="https://fbrmovie.lifeway.com/">Free Burma Rangers</a></li><li><strong>Orb Aerospace:&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://www.orb.aero/">orb.aero</a>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/orbaerospace">linkedin.com/company/orbaerospace</a></li><li><strong>Twitter:</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/orbaerospace">twitter.com/orbaerospace</a></li><li><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://instagram.com/orbaerospace">instagram.com/orbaerospace</a></li><li><strong>Facebook:</strong> <a href="https://facebook.com/orbaerospace">facebook.com/orbaerospace</a></li></ul><br />ABOUT HUNTER MCNEEL<ul><li><strong>Email:</strong> [email protected]</li><li><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hmcneel/">instagram.com/hmcneel</a> | HMcneel | hunternathanielmcneel</li></ul><br /><p>ABOUT FROM THE FOREFRONT<p>From the Forefront, interviews with those of the front of Christian missions and ministry. Learn about leadership, life lessons, and more with the monthly, long form podcast brought to you by the creators of the Leadership Moment Podcast, FXMissions.</p><p>✅ Follow to get the show for free: <a href="https://leadersmoment.org/follow">https://leadersmoment.org/follow</a></p><p>✅ Let's Connect: <a href="https://leadersmoment.org/links">https://leadersmoment.org/links</a></p><p>✅ Get updates on my book: <a href="https://nscottmcclelland.substack.com/">https://nscottmcclelland.substack.com/</a></p> </p><p>From the Forefront interviews with those at the front of Christian missions and ministry. Learn about leadership, life lessons, and more with the monthly, long form podcast brought to you by the creators of the Leadership Moment Podcast, FXMissions.</p><p><a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/forefront"><strong>Leave a Rating or Review</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://followthepodcast.com/forefront"><strong>Follow to get the show for...
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Has the American Church Become an Enterprise?
OCT 3, 2022
Has the American Church Become an Enterprise?
<p>Has the American Church become an enterprise?</p><p>In this eye-opening episode, Scott Schalchlin and I explore the tension that exists between excellence for the sake of the Gospel and excellence for performance sake.</p><p>We discuss how some churches are becoming more like marketing presentations and shows, rather than being focused on helping hurting people. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to better understand the state of the Church in America today.</p><p>Listen now!</p><p><a href="https://fromtheforefront.com/forefront-podcast/ft4f0070-scott-schalchlin">➡️ Click for full show notes</a></p>FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE<p>➡️ <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feed/id1254838950?ls=1&at=11lo6V&ct=i8e7">Apple Podcasts</a></p><p>➡️ <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mb3JlZnJvbnQubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M=">Google Podcasts</a></p><p>➡️ <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2NGssRh1l6yypT7YaZsJCS">Spotify</a></p><p>➡️ <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/671f5f51-16b0-4074-b909-334575044e85/from-the-forefront">Amazon</a></p>KEY TAKEAWAYS:<ul><li>Marketing of the Church</li><li>Money and ministry</li></ul><br />LINKS & RESOURCES:<ul><li> <strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://www.obsfromlife.com/">obsfromlife.com</a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></li><li> <strong>Podcast:</strong> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/observations-from-life/id1602921493?i=1000546660817"><em>Observations From Life</em></a><em> (Christianity, the American Enterprise)</em></li><li> <strong>Email:</strong> [email protected]&nbsp;</li><li> <strong>FB: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ObservationsFromLife/">facebook.com/ObservationsFromLife</a>&nbsp;</li><li> <strong>Twitter:</strong> <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/obsfromlife">twitter.com/obsfromlife</a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></li><li> <strong>Insta: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/observations_from_life">instagram.com/observations_from_life</a></li><li> <strong>YouTube:</strong> <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UC_na3RKCnwTAqBGdMxYICRw">youtube.com/channel/UC_na3RKCnwTAqBGdMxYICRw</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><br />ABOUT SCOTT SCHALCHLIN<p>The journey in this life is filled with wonder, humor, sadness, and everything in between. Scott talks about life - especially spiritual aspects of it, promoting kindness, self-reflection, and love.&nbsp;</p><p>ABOUT FROM THE FOREFRONT<p>From the Forefront, interviews with those of the front of Christian missions and ministry. Learn about leadership, life lessons, and more with the monthly, long form podcast brought to you by the creators of the Leadership Moment Podcast, FXMissions.</p><p>✅ Follow to get the show for free: <a href="https://leadersmoment.org/follow">https://leadersmoment.org/follow</a></p><p>✅ Let's Connect: <a href="https://leadersmoment.org/links">https://leadersmoment.org/links</a></p><p>✅ Get updates on my book: <a href="https://nscottmcclelland.substack.com/">https://nscottmcclelland.substack.com/</a></p> </p><p>From the Forefront interviews with those at the front of Christian missions and ministry. Learn about leadership, life lessons, and more with the monthly, long form podcast brought to you by the creators of the Leadership Moment Podcast, FXMissions.</p><p><a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/forefront" rel="noopener...
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Mobilizing the Church for Missions - FT4F0069
SEP 1, 2022
Mobilizing the Church for Missions - FT4F0069
<p>Are you looking for a new perspective on missions?</p><p>Ryan Shaw, missionary to Thailand, Church mobilization leader, and author of the book, Rethinking Global Mobilization shares his insights on what mobilizing the church means and where God is leading global missions.</p><p>You won't want to miss this episode! It's packed with information and encouragement that will help you on your own missional journey. Listen today!</p><p>➡️ <a href="https://fromtheforefront.com/forefront-podcast/ft4f0069-ryan-shaw">Click for full show notes</a></p>FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE<p>➡️ <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feed/id1254838950?ls=1&at=11lo6V&ct=i8e7">Apple Podcasts</a></p><p>➡️ <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mb3JlZnJvbnQubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M=">Google Podcasts</a></p><p>➡️ <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2NGssRh1l6yypT7YaZsJCS">Spotify</a></p><p>➡️ <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/671f5f51-16b0-4074-b909-334575044e85/from-the-forefront">Amazon</a></p>KEY TAKEAWAYS:<ul><li>Living missions and mobilizing the church</li><li>Changing the face of global missions</li><li>Answering God’s movement call</li></ul><br />LINKS & RESOURCES:<ul><li><strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://www.rethinkingmobilization.com/">rethinkingmobilization.com</a></li><li><strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://www.globalmmi.net/">globalmmi.net</a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>FB: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GMMIOnline/">facebook.com/GMMIOnline</a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Twitter:</strong> <a href="https://www.twitter.com/globalmmi">twitter.com/globalmmi</a>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Book:</strong> <a href="https://www.rethinkingmobilization.com/"><em>Rethinking Global Mobilization</em></a><em>: Calling the Church to Her Core Identity</em></li></ul><br />ABOUT RYAN SHAW<p>Ryan Shaw is International Lead Facilitator of Global Mission Mobilization Initiative (GMMI), a resourcing ministry equipping the Church for mission mobilization through practical tools, teaching, training and strategies. He has traveled in a mobilization capacity to over 65 nations and is the author of twelve global ministry / mobilization books and Bible studies, including Spiritual Equipping for Mission: Thriving As God’s Message Bearers. He and his family live in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where GMMI has its Global Mobilization Institute.&nbsp;</p>About From the Forefront<p>From the Forefront interviews with those at the front of Christian missions and ministry. Learn about leadership, life lessons, and more with the monthly, long form podcast brought to you by the creators of the Leadership Moment Podcast, FXMissions.</p><p><a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/forefront"><strong>Leave a Rating or Review</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://followthepodcast.com/forefront"><strong>Follow to get the show for free</strong></a></p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>Anthologies From the Forefront Trilogy</strong></p><p>Find all three volumes of the Anthologies from the Forefront trilogy on Amazon.</p><p><a href="https://forefront.captivate.fm/forefronttrilogy">Anthologies from the Forefront Trilogy</a></p>
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We Become Like the One We’re Closest To - FT4F0068
AUG 1, 2022
We Become Like the One We’re Closest To - FT4F0068
<p>We often model our lives after those closest to us, whether we realize it or not. This can have a huge impact on who we become, and that's why it's so important to spend the time to be close to God.</p><p>LIsten as Yvonne Rempel invites us to consider how we can choose to imprint on God. This powerful conversation will challenge you in ways you didn't expect.</p><p>➡️ <a href="https://fromtheforefront.com/forefront-podcast/ft4f0068-yvonne-rempel">Click for full show notes</a></p>FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE<p>➡️ <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feed/id1254838950?ls=1&at=11lo6V&ct=i8e7">Apple Podcasts</a></p><p>➡️ <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mb3JlZnJvbnQubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M=">Google Podcasts</a></p><p>➡️ <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2NGssRh1l6yypT7YaZsJCS">Spotify</a></p><p>➡️ <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/671f5f51-16b0-4074-b909-334575044e85/from-the-forefront">Amazon</a></p>KEY TAKEAWAYS:<ul><li><em>Changing the culture with the presence of God</em></li><li>“Mumming” the emerging generation of leaders</li><li>Tackling topics the Church often doesn’t: <em>Generation Next</em> podcast</li></ul><br />LINKS & RESOURCES:<ul><li><strong>Website:</strong><a href="https://www.damascusexperience.com/"> damascusexperience.com</a></li><li><strong>Email:</strong> [email protected]</li><li><strong>FB: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DamascusExperience">facebook.com/DamascusExperience</a></li><li><strong>IG: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/damascusexperience/">instagram.com/damascusexperience</a></li><li><strong>Twitter:</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/DamascusExp">twitter.com/DamascusExp</a></li><li><strong><em>The God Imprint</em></strong> book: <a href="https://www.damascusexperience.com/books">damascusexperience.com/books</a> (buy at <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1778060102?tag=metrica-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1">Amazon.ca</a>.)&nbsp;</li><li><strong><em>On the Road to Damascus</em></strong> podcast:<a href="https://anchor.fm/damascus-experience"> https://anchor.fm/damascus-experience</a></li><li><strong><em>Generation Next</em></strong> podcast:<a href="https://anchor.fm/generation-next-podcast"> https://anchor.fm/generation-next-podcast</a></li></ul><br />ABOUT YVONNE REMPEL<p>Yvonne is the Chief Visionary Officer of <a href="https://www.damascusexperience.com/"><strong>Damascus Experience</strong></a>. She had her first spiritual encounter with the father's heart at the age of 5 and heard Him call her name 20 years later.</p><p>Not only does she desire for the world to know God in such intimacy, but she wants people to walk with authority into the area of influence they have been called.</p><p>Yvonne's desire is to equip not only the next generation stepping into the greatest movement the world has ever seen, but to have the tangible leadership skills to stay in that position of leadership and influence. </p><p>ABOUT FROM THE FOREFRONT<p>From the Forefront, interviews with those of the front of Christian missions and ministry. Learn about leadership, life lessons, and more with the monthly, long form podcast brought to you by the creators of the Leadership Moment Podcast, FXMissions.</p><p>✅ Follow to get the show for free: <a href="https://leadersmoment.org/follow" rel="noopener...
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From Former Addict to Missionary - FT4F0067
JUL 1, 2022
From Former Addict to Missionary - FT4F0067
<p>Jason Harris' life was out of control after years of abuse. He turned to drugs and believed death was his only way out. But God wasn't done.</p><p>God put him on a path destined for abundant life that involved missions work in Haiti that literally transformed his life. Now he looks to walk alongside others who are recovering, and influence them beyond a recovery program.</p><p>Listen to hear Jason's story of redemption and be inspired by what God can do.</p><p>➡️ <a href="https://fromtheforefront.com/forefront-podcast/ft4f0067-jason-harris">Click for full show notes</a></p>FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE<p>➡️ <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feed/id1254838950?ls=1&at=11lo6V&ct=i8e7">Apple Podcasts</a></p><p>➡️ <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mb3JlZnJvbnQubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M=">Google Podcasts</a></p><p>➡️ <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2NGssRh1l6yypT7YaZsJCS">Spotify</a></p><p>➡️ <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/671f5f51-16b0-4074-b909-334575044e85/from-the-forefront">Amazon</a></p>KEY TAKEAWAYS:<ul><li>How missions change you</li><li>What methadone counseling programs do</li><li>Moving into the mission God placed on his heart years ago</li></ul><br />LINKS & RESOURCES:<ul><li><a href="https://teenchallengeusa.org/">Teen Challenge</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027750736604">Jason Harris on Facebook</a></li><li><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li></ul><br /><p>ABOUT FROM THE FOREFRONT<p>From the Forefront, interviews with those of the front of Christian missions and ministry. Learn about leadership, life lessons, and more with the monthly, long form podcast brought to you by the creators of the Leadership Moment Podcast, FXMissions.</p><p>✅ Follow to get the show for free: <a href="https://leadersmoment.org/follow">https://leadersmoment.org/follow</a></p><p>✅ Let's Connect: <a href="https://leadersmoment.org/links">https://leadersmoment.org/links</a></p><p>✅ Get updates on my book: <a href="https://nscottmcclelland.substack.com/">https://nscottmcclelland.substack.com/</a></p> </p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>Anthologies From the Forefront Trilogy</strong></p><p>Find all three volumes of the Anthologies from the Forefront trilogy on Amazon.</p><p><a href="https://forefront.captivate.fm/forefronttrilogy">Anthologies from the Forefront Trilogy</a></p>
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