In this podcast, John and Mark discuss faith and the Exchanged Life with Dr. Lewis Gregory. Dr. Lewis W. Gregory has ministered in 29 states and 45 foreign countries since he began in 1970. Dr. Gregory sensed God’s leading to begin SOURCE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL in November of 1982. SOURCE is a grace-oriented global Christian discipleship and leadership training ministry located in ATLANTA, GEORGIA, USA. Source Ministries exists to point people to the Source of Life in Christ: Not just Christ central, but Christ total.

Dr. Gregory is committed to a grace-oriented approach to ministry based on Christ and the Cross emphasizing our union with Christ as our life. He currently serves as president of Source Ministries with responsibilities in teaching, preaching, counseling, and writing. He has a special emphasis on training and consulting leaders—which include ministers, business personnel, and government officials.

Dr. Gregory is also an ordained minister, having been called into the ministry in 1971. He holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Lamar University, a master's degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a doctoral degree from Luther Rice Seminary. His ministry has been multifaceted: Dr. Gregory has served with Friendship Baptist Church, First Baptist Church Kaufman, Conquerors Thru Christ, James Avenue Baptist Church, Fulness House, Bible Pathway, The Torchbearers Ministry, First Baptist Church Atlanta, In Touch Ministries, Luther Rice Seminary, Promised Land Church and Source Ministries.

Lewis and Lue have been married since 1969. They have three children—Amy Charis, Aaron, and Andrew—a son-in-law Rich, and a daughter-in-law Cristina and four grandchildren: Thomas & Taylor Grace Butler and Theo & Sophia Grace Gregory. Lue serves as the full time Administrator at Source Ministries. The Gregory’s greatest desire is that Jesus Christ be exalted in their lives and ministry. They are personally committed to the ministry of life and the encouragement of others.

Links:

https://www.sourceministries.net/go/

Maybe we could call this "Looking for Love in ALL the Wrong Places?" In this podcast, Mark and John define love and speak about how Jesus is the ultimate example and model of love. In this episode, the guys also break down 1 Corinthians 13:1-8. Dr. John asks us to consider, "To what extent am I a vessel of love in my relationships today?" Love is a choice and more than a feeling!

Links

Article: https://gracenotebook.com/the-love-chapter/

Books:

https://grace-fellowship-international.myshopify.com/products/when-is-christ-being-seen-in-us-1

https://www.amazon.com/LOVE-Present-Tense-Mysteries-Revealed/dp/1977242081/ref=sr_1_4?crid=213FR3H9FLPBQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XF0tUYFKO-q97OtRdgKU713K7NsMgVintlDJietkoekwt5jZFP2dGW8ov-_vG3kMFN1V8LifTtnZhQYc55sYr3broH0Xu279wS6-8lAJ6QM.h9V1vG568SsUsgqOCKsu_7JlxxX2KgGmDOF01KkYNF8&dib_tag=se&keywords=anne+trippe&qid=1730322768&sprefix=anne+trippe%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-4

https://www.amazon.com/Way-Agape-Understanding-Gods-Love/dp/0975253409/ref=sr_1_1?crid=26XWRQ23D5PAI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qW9upWjnlA1rrHeDGFoec0aC7h0HbUZxzSDPJCH6lcMYmn0ACTXEJIFFSPbuO00-aB-QvSEq9Qt_UGN5kTxr65AIHaTUWdLrDyWalabhRcsQReE-ll8pf0WqvjnO-uokaSHaXa49AI6j5Y2U_73cx_Qfl1c2arnL0HxkjZseBPrl9P6f4LfIurtFYvUQNWmWqKek6JGFILuqt4Np8VXIa48MRSseHcmZFFOtCyoU6mo.oMuMy_TyL60kgG94VDrOUEyU-RV701kZn8yFveb1tjo&dib_tag=se&keywords=way+of+agape&qid=1730322809&sprefix=way+of+agape%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/Love-Does-Discover-Secretly-Incredible/dp/1400203759/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=374BQ0AFU04ZC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ASG2b1vxXX7lTNzOakSjpkBxscIW0qXym1HaAAVurIgw9lmQmrvqNoPk21aBl5o78D1k3A0-VyWlGIT2Ip-iPVQgsoIwRkKTESaUkulNPuDTOpsYaIjMZkA6MbraGkZiHSHZbvJGPiQ985pW92fOn74_1lAdA3GZ62c6qCiNq7kD_z7uT76_991hhmq4SKQFxKIa1PjScBgtDK3_lC1VVyss48KnPdfTSgsGO9XOg-Q.4xtvu3x6-bVG0K_59S70sZRPVkSBi1PUIpDX3aM0JdM&dib_tag=se&keywords=love+does+by+bob+goff&qid=1730322862&sprefix=love+does%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Ministry: Hope Force- https://www.hopeforce.org

Past Episodes:

Cherri- episode 35

Forgiveness- episode 46

Update: Mark begins this podcast by asking for prayer for those affected by Hurricane Helene. Now over 200 people have lost their lives and there are still thousands without power. Since this recording, Hurricane Milton has hit Florida and we ask for prayer for those affected by this storm.

In this episode, John and Mark discuss hope, which is defined as "a confident expectation of good things to come." Hope is not "wishful thinking." Hope is so important, and Scripture states that without hope, the heart is sick. The guys discuss the difference between faith and hope but also how these work together. In this podcast, we also discuss the difference between losing faith and losing hope. If you feel you have lost hope, listen to the end for a message from Dr. Woodward. A link for Dr. John's article on hope is below.

The basis for the Christian's living hope includes:

1. The believer's hope rests on the promises of God's Word.

2. The believer's hope is based on the bodily resurrection of Christ.

3. The believer's hope rests on the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

4. The believer's hope springs from the indwelling life of Christ.

Links:

https://www.gotquestions.org

https://gracenotebook.com/the-vitality-of-hope/

https://www.amazon.com/Power-Promises-Praying-Gods-Change/dp/0310337216/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2JW6VMWXRLEH7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0lrUF0Vafq1H2-EjGkUHCeYoLSAm4iEi5RlRVbeHdKMmn-3dZKUqDUH5UmG-DjDJ-rqpS9o-rFYtl6DCOFizbz2RW0fAzFos_NGOf6d90eX6WgO2pFnnBji_CTzlpCrBeSKeuT0ngNjta-sXHMyNPvn7muQenVmhZvEAmMdw62wQq-kB7jweXqm4FpCGrGQQI-BtvPmb218Wtt2v-kw2xN3wYr-g6C_cefz2CORPUzU.tpahVBkj-ihPshSvdE7Br4qvLWhYpxEjz4wXpErbzzY&dib_tag=se&keywords=nick+harrison&qid=1729013772&sprefix=nick+harrison%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-3

In this episode, Dr. John and Mark define forgiveness and discuss some myths related to why we choose not to forgive. John walks through three dimensions of forgiving: relinquishment, reconciliation, and restoration. To relinquish is vertical, meaning it is between you and God. Reconciliation and restoration are horizontal and are between people needing forgiveness and those who need to forgive.

Practical Steps for relinquishment of wrongs:

1. Prayerfully list those you have not fully forgiven (Psalm 139:23-24).
2. Name by name, recognize the incidents or categories that should be relinquished.
3. Face the pain involved.
4. Entrust each case to God, knowing He has seen it and will judge righteously (Psalm 55:22, Romans 12:19).
5. Release any rights to revenge (Romans 12:17-21).
6. Accept any inevitable consequence of the wrongs (James 1:2-3).
7. Be willing to reconcile (Matthew 5:23-24; 18:15-17).
8. Accept God's compensating grace, which is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9).
9. Document this process and declare it "done" if the enemy brings it to mind again (James 4:7).

Links:

Woodward Forgiveness Article: https://gracenotebook.com/dimensions-of-forgiving/

Freedom in Christ Resources: https://www.ficm.org/ministry-materials/free-resources/

In this episode, Dr. John and Mark define faith and discuss how Christ is the object of our faith. Faith is believing in what you cannot see but it's also believing in what God hasn't done yet! Jesus was amazed twice and both involved faith. Once he was amazed at the Centurion's faith and the other was the lack of faith from the people in his hometown. The Bible says we are to live by faith, so how do we grow our faith? Dr. John mentions four ways. 1. Discover what God has revealed. 2. Choose to agree with God. 3. Confess God's revealed truth. 4. Live in the light of faith.

C.S. Lewis in The Problem of Pain, "God whispers to us in our pleasure, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world."

Links to the articles mentioned in this podcast are linked below:

https://gracenotebook.com/the-rest-of-faith/

https://gracenotebook.com/growing-your-faith/

https://gracenotebook.com/the-daily-affirmation-of-faith/

https://gfi.thinkific.com/courses/growing-in-grace-in-difficult-days

In this episode, Mark and Dr. John discuss what is new at Grace Fellowship International. The guys explain how GFI does counseling, coaching, and chaplaincy. They also discuss Exchanged Life seminars and workshops. If you want to know more about GFI, this is the episode for you.

Links:

https://revitalizingpastors.org

https://elcmatters.org

https://gracenotebook.com

In this episode, Dr. John and Mark discuss appropriating Christ as life: moving from head to heart. Our doctrine needs to become our experience and in this podcast, the guys discuss 5 steps God leads believers to appropriate Christ as life.

1. Be convicted of your flesh patterns.

2. Be broken of self-will, self-sufficiency, and pride.

3. Learn the truths of identification with Christ.

4. Be illuminated by the Holy Spirit as to the personal reality and significance of identification with Christ.

5. Appropriate Christ as Life by faith.

If you would like a copy of Hudson Taylor's letter, please email us at hello@gracefellowshipinternational.com

For more info on GFI Certifications, please use the links below:

Counseling: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/counseling-certification/

Coaching: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/coach-certification/

Chaplaincy: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/chaplaincy-certification/

For information on church partnerships, please email Mark@gracefellowshipinternational.com