As Lent commences on Ash Wednesday, we are entering a time of introspection and prayer leading to Easter. Let us reflect on the significance of death preceding resurrection, urging readers to embrace a daily practice of surrendering self in preparation for our spiritual transformation.
Despite being more technologically linked than ever, studies now show loneliness and disconnection are at an all-time high. How does this trend truly affect your spiritual life and personal connection with God?
Every believer agrees that maintaining our integrity is one of best things we could for our spiritual life, but does it have to be so difficult. Read more to find out how to build consistency with maintaining your integrity.
In a broken world that is constantly trying to bring us down, striving for genuine righteousness throughout our lives is not easy, but the good news is… it is possible.
Bill Blankschaen identifies true Jesus followers as "Faith Walkers." Too often, leaders lead from a position of self-reliance rather than a deep, vitalizing faith in God. In this podcast, Bill challenges that reality and offers a great “field guide” for moving into a life of authentic faith.
Kevin Phillips is the twin brother of ILI International Director of the USA, Kyle Phillips, and he has a passion for the Word of God. In this podcast, Kevin brings clarity to common distortions made by society toward the Bible, and discusses how the most important thing we can do is read the Bible well.
John Lim is the ILI International Director for Asia Pacific. In this podcast, John shares how his ministry changed when he encountered the ILI Eight Core Values. He talks about where the Lord has taken him since he began multiplying leadership training in Thailand, and how the Thai people have become truly empowered followers of Jesus.
Al VomSteeg is the Senior International Director for ILI. In this podcast, Al describes “the hanger illustration"—a great way to introduce the foundational disciplines of prayer, scripture, and obedience.
David Thagana is the ILI International Director for English-Speaking Africa. In this podcast, David and ILI President, Wes Griffin, discuss the importance of multiplying leaders and disciples, and share personal testimony of their experiences in the multiplication process.
Kelly Phillips is a History Maker on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) in California. In this podcast, Kelly talks about millennials and their unique needs as the first fully technologically "connected" generation.
Darren Reed is a pastor at Olive Knolls Church in California. In this podcast, Darren talks about the "magic of vision," and explains why it is central in the lives of leaders and the people they serve.
Martin Durham is the International Director for Europe with a God-sized goal to plant leadership teams in every nation of Europe. In this podcast, Martin is joined by Chris Flanagan, Chick-fil-A owner and operator, and Einar, a young Icelandic leader carrying the vision of History Makers to his nation. Together, they discuss the barriers facing those seeking to reach millennials in Iceland and throughout the West.
Jimmy Aycock is the International Director for Central Asia. He speaks on the realities of life in the Middle East/North Africa and discusses how ILI is strategically located to equip leaders in the Islamic world.
Matt Mendoza works with Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru). Headquartered in Budapest, Hungary, Matt was there when the refugee surge hit Europe. In today's podcast, Matt shares the conversations he had with some of the refugees fleeing the chaos in Syria and Afghanistan.
Velma Tim is a young leader from Cameroon who has spent time in the USA studying at Asbury Theological Seminary. She shares her experience with the American Church and offers an encouraging word to motivate American believers to really get engaged in sharing Christ, making disciples, and changing lives.
Darlene Franks serves as a key ILI leader in Northern California. She encourages leaders to step away from an events-oriented style of leadership and into a relational style of leadership. Darlene discusses what leadership looks like from an intimate relationship with God and the importance of developing a biblical culture of discipleship.
Kuot Ngor came to the USA as a refugee during the Sudanese Civil War in 1995, and now serves as a missionary with African Hope, spreading the Gospel and planting churches in South Sudan. Kuot shares the impact of ILI training on his family, and the incredible testimony of his call to ministry in South Sudan. He describes the challenges South Sudan has faced throughout history, where it now stands spiritually, and his great vision to change the nation for Christ.
Ania Horoshchuk is a young leader from Ukraine with a passion for the Gospel.In this podcast episode, Ania shares the story of when she returned to the USA again and found a job working at Chick-fil-A in Louisville, Kentucky and first heard about History Makers. Immediately, Ania discovered her own God-given vision to equip leaders in Lithuania through the Eight Core Values. Her story is a true testimony of how God can do far more than we ask or think.
Al VomSteeg is a Senior International Director for ILI, and he has a passion for family. In this podcast episode, Al continues his discussion on the overwhelming fatherhood crisis in America and the hard work it takes to be a faithful parent. He shares biblical insights about the progressive nature of redeemed fatherhood, which begins in Genesis when man failed to protect his wife from the snake, but finds the crucial turning point at the cross of Christ when he becomes a restored husband. In turn, he also becomes a healthy and empowering father. Listen to part I here.
Tony Vasquez is the ILI International Director for Latin America. In today's podcast, Tony shares how he came to faith after hearing a man in El Salvador speak from the Bible. He was captivated by the idea that the God of creation would speak through the written Word. He shares the story of when he and his wife, Brenda, moved to Spain as missionaries and saw the need to raise up the emerging generation to multiply leaders.
David Thagana is the ILI International Director for English-Speaking Africa. In this podcast episode, David shares his heart and testimony. He discusses his first years of rapid multiplication of ILI training in Kenya and the story of his son, Timothy, who trained over 1,000 young leaders in one year.
Norival Trindade is the ILI Vice President for Training. In this podcast episode, Norival discusses the importance and challenge of contextualizing ILI’s training to best suite all languages and regions. He gives fresh insight on how the Eight Core Values integrate together and function in the life of a leader. He also shares about the 100 Nations Initiative and how it motivates the ILI Global Team to get into the hard work of inspiring the multiplication of leaders everywhere.
Teyei serves the Lord in Nigeria, West Africa, and he is passionate about seeing the Gospel spread to the next generation. In this podcast episode, Teyei describes the challenges he faces in Nigeria, the dynamics at play with the ILI Eight Core Values, and the power of partnership.
Joy and Wes Griffin are the co-founders of the International Leadership Institute. In this podcast episode, Joy shares about her own God-given vision and gives testimony of how God fulfills what He puts in our hearts.
