AIMS.ORG Podcast

In today's episode, Bruce Bruinsma, founder of Retirement Reformation, reminds us, "As life expectancies rise, so does the challenge to make this time meaningful and rewarding. Retiring from your day-to-day job doesn't mean retiring from God’s mission. Even if you're not in the same physical environment, you can still use your unique gifts and skills to serve others and remain active in faithful service. Don’t settle into a spiritual slumber! Keep being an agent of change by using what you have been blessed with - faithfulness, love, and determination - to benefit everyone around you." Join in the conversation on how to age with significance. Get your free discussion guide for this episode at https://aims.org/podcast. Connect with us at www.aims.org or on Facebook/Instagram @aims.missions.

Have you ever experienced a season where God felt a million miles away? Have you ever tried to pursue Him, but concluded that you simply can't hear from Him? In today's episode, Nathan Arceneaux, author of Moved for More, shares deep insights about how those who diligently pursue God WILL BE rewarded with His presence (Hebrews 11:6). He also makes me laugh by comparing our pursuit of God's presence to a clumsy and awkward teenage boy pursuing a girl. You'll have to listen for yourself to hear the full thought. Get your free discussion guide for this episode at https://aims.org/podcast. Connect with us at www.aims.org or on Facebook/Instagram @aims.missions.

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase "godly masculinity?" Today’s guest, Rick Burke, describes godly masculinity as... In this episode, we talk about 7 characteristics of a godly father, fostering faith in natural and spiritual children, and how you can bring the father heart of God to your circle and to the world. Get your free discussion guide for this episode at https://aims.org/podcast. Connect with us at www.aims.org or on Facebook/Instagram @aims.missions.

Do you know a woman whose heart's desire is to be a godly mom who disciples her kids to Jesus? If so, this episode is for her. Joining me are two women I have personally gleaned so much from in the area of child-raising. Lori Roach, mom to five teenagers, takes her responsibility of raising world-changers very seriously while having tons of fun doing it! Sonia Otero, a grandma of five, has three adult children who all serve God passionately and love the nations. She is brimming with godly wisdom and continues to mentor women in every season of life. Get your free discussion guide for this episode at https://aims.org/podcast. Connect with us at www.aims.org or on Facebook/Instagram @aims.missions.

Have you ever experienced the crippling effects of grief, sorrow, depression, or anxiety? In this episode, Don Abernathy brings revelation about how to walk through sorrow with the hope that only Jesus can offer. Get your free discussion guide for this episode at https://aims.org/podcast. Connect with us at www.aims.org or on Facebook/Instagram @aims.missions.

In the first episode of this 2-part series about marriage, Joshua and Bevin challenged husbands to focus on the three things women really want. But now, it’s time for wives to hear about how to be powerful helpers to their husbands. As you listen to this episode, you will be inspired to eagerly help and honor your spouse in very specific ways. Get your free discussion guide for this episode at https://aims.org/podcast. Connect with us at www.aims.org or on Facebook/Instagram @aims.missions.

God designed marriage to be GOOD, fulfilling, and joyful - yet many couples feel unsatisfied and unsure of how to achieve this. In the first episode of this two-part series, Joshua and Bevin talk to men about how to have the marriage they dream of by focusing on three things women really want. Get your free discussion guide for this episode at https://aims.org/podcast. Connect with us at www.aims.org or on Facebook/Instagram @aims.missions.

If you could ask Jesus to teach you anything, what would it be? In all of scripture, we find only one time when the disciples of Jesus ask Him to teach them something -- they wanted to learn how to pray (Luke 11:1). Jesus responded by giving them a pattern of prayer that changed everything. Whether prayer is a big or small part of your life right now, this teaching will give you tools to impact your prayer life in a powerful way!

There’s something difference-makers from all generations have acknowledged deep in their soul… They’ve recognized that they are sent ones. Do you see yourself as one who has been sent on mission by God to impact this generation? In today’s conversation, my friend Bob Buse unpacks ‘Missio Dei’ - the “sending” of God and the role that you play in fulfilling his mission.

I feel an urgency in my spirit that God is calling a generation of men to father nations, be consistent, and live tenaciously in your pursuit of Him and those He is calling you to raise up. As you listen to this podcast episode, you’ll be challenged to imitate your heavenly Father in four ways, so YOU can make a greater difference in the world.

The greatest biblical role of a mother is that of a disciple-maker who instructs her children to fulfill the Great Commission. A godly mother recognizes that God has called her into partnership, and that those entrusted to her care are actually His kids. She desires His plans – not hers, and she is committed to training her children and releasing them to follow His plan for their lives. In the conversation, you'll meet my friend from Afghanistan who is learning to disciple her son to Jesus in the midst of persecution. You'll also hear from a woman who knows firsthand the importance of praying for children and trusting God with their future - my very own mom.

Last episode was so such a powerful conversation, jam-packed with nuggets of wisdom from my friend, Dennis Jones. Dennis is a kingdom entrepreneur and a man after God’s own heart who understands the journey of moving from worldly success to eternal significance is not always easy, but is necessary so that nations may know Christ. Enjoy this bonus episode, as I dive further into my conversation with Dennis about moving from success to significance. Here are a few topics discussed in this 30-minute conversation: Get a free copy of Climbing Out of Adversity by Dennis Jones by downloading the Discussion Guide at aims.org/podcast.

Get ready to be drenched by the firehose of wisdom that pours forth from my guest in this episode. Dennis Jones was a dear friend to Dr. Howard Foltz (founder of AIMS), who traveled the world with him reaching Unreached People Groups. He's a kingdom entrepreneur and a man after God’s own heart who understands the importance of moving from worldly success to eternal significance so that nations may know Christ. Here are just a few of the topics discussed in this 30-minute conversation: Get a free copy of Climbing Out of Adversity by Dennis Jones by downloading the Discussion Guide at aims.org/podcast.

Imagine what your life would look like if you became a kingdom-driven entrepreneur, motivated by advancing God’s kingdom among the nations. Imagine how exciting it would be to shift from setting income goals to setting giving goals. Imagine what financial decisions you would make if you believed God called you to be a steward of wealth to distribute according to His instruction and for His glory. In this episode, you’ll hear from two kingdom-minded businessmen who live as godly paymasters. As you glean from their testimonies and discover God’s perspective on finances, you will learn to receive God’s provision, disperse it, and multiply it in order to make a greater difference in the world.

When you think about your finances, do you feel lack and limitation or peace and abundance? Do you see yourself as a conduit that God can pour His generosity through? Have you considered that money is a tool God wants to entrust to you so you can bless others? In this episode, you will be challenged to replace a poverty mindset with God’s abundant, kingdom mentality, so you can make an even greater difference with your finances!

In the last episode of the AIMS.ORG Podcast, I introduced you to some of my mentors in marriage, Dr. David and Raquel Lazo (leaders of Unidos En Amor Marriage Ministry). We received such positive feedback from our listeners that we decided to create a BONUS episode to discuss five reasons marriages fail. By understanding what makes a marriage unsuccessful, you will know what to do in order for your marriage to be successful. Let’s dive in and learn how to have marriages that bring glory to God.

What if I told you that the health of your marriage matters even more than you realize? Think about this - if there’s a godly marriage, there can be a godly family. And if there are godly families, societies can be transformed. In other words – your marriage can affect entire cultures! In this episode, you’ll meet my mentors in marriage, Dr. David and Raquel Lazo – leaders of a global ministry (Unidos En Amor) that empowers others to have kingdom marriages. As you listen to their wise advice and entertaining stories, you’ll gain tools you need to have a fulfilling relationship that brings glory to God.

Recently, the Lord asked me a question that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about. He said, “What are you earnestly desiring?” If you’re anything like me, this question might bring to mind longings about family, finances, health, ministry, work… But what about spiritual gifts? In 1 Corinthians 12:31 and 14:1, we are told to “EARNESTLY DESIRE SPIRITUAL GIFTS,” yet few of us consider the importance of these gifts in our everyday lives. In this episode, we will dive into the topic of why we need spiritual gifts and how to earnestly desire them.

You’re in for a great conversation! With just a few days left before Christmas, we wanted to do something fun, so we’ve compiled our favorite moments of 2021 to share with you. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll be reminded about what truly matters, and you’ll have an opportunity to reflect on God’s faithfulness in your own life this year. Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll hear in this episode:

An African proverb says, “If you want to go fast - go alone; if you want to go far – go together.” These simple words speak of the power of partnership, and if there’s one principle I wish I’d embraced earlier in ministry – this is it. In this episode, you’ll glean from Greg Mayo, Overseer of the Heartlink Network of Cornerstone Churches, about how you can accomplish exponentially more for God’s kingdom by working with others towards a common goal than by doing it alone. As you apply this fundamental value to your life in areas of business, sports, government, family, church, and among the nations, God will multiply your efforts and your impact!