One At A Time, With Kyle Idleman

On this episode of One at a Time, Kyle Idleman sits down with Daniel, a missionary from west Africa. We can’t share Daniel’s name because he’s in dangerous places and we need to keep him anonymous.Daniel shares stories of how thousands of muslims have come to know Jesus, one person at a time, one commitment at a time. Daniel’s story is an incredible example of how the message of Jesus breaks through barriers of culture and religion. Through trials and tribulation, Daniel has endured to bring the gospel to people who might never hear it if he didn’t stay in hard places.   Produced by Narrativo Group Executive Produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer Edited and mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps

This week Kyle talks to Chris and Carolyn Heinz about the faithfulness of God during difficult circumstances. “I Say to Myself” is a part of the Lamentation series Kyle has been preaching. Kyle explores what it is like for people to find beauty in the redeeming work of God in their lives, and challenges believers to trust that God’s mercies are new every morning. In 2012 Chris and Carolyn reached a breaking point in their marriage. Chris was overcome by his addiction to alcohol and prescription medication and was hiding it from Carolyn. It wasn’t until Chris lost his high-paying job in Los Angeles, where they were living at the time, that Carolyn saw how Chris’ addiction had escalated. Carolyn told Chris that she would only remain married to him if he were willing to attend church with her. They went to church the very next day and continued going. Their story is about healing and the redeeming work of God to restore and make new what was once broken.  Credits: Produced by Narrativo Executive produced by Kyle

This week Kyle talks to Jana Robey about the phrase, “I Call to Mind” from Lamentations 3. “Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope”. Despite affliction we can call upon and find our hope in the everlasting love of our heavenly father. Kyle has known Jana and her family since she was a kindergartener in class with his daughter. Jana has shown an outward joy in spite of a rare cancer diagnosis in her spine at the age of 15. Enduring 37 radiation treatments as well as chemotherapy, Jana managed to focus on the love and support of friends and family and the incredible mercy of God. Jana has written worship songs about her experience and continues to place her trust in Christ amidst her hardship. “I Call to Mind” is a reminder to hope in the things that are yet to come.  Credits: Produced by Narrativo Executive produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer Edited and Mixed by Mike Cosper Theme Song by Dan Phelps

Continuing our Mantra Series, this week’s episode looks at the mantra “Empty the Jar.” Kyle challenges listeners to be engaged where God is calling them with compassion and love. He looks to Luke 7:36 as an example where we see Jesus’ compassion for the woman anointing his feet. On this episode, Kyle talks to Jeanne Allert, founder of The Samaritan Women, a Baltimore nonprofit organization that provides restorative care for victims of sex trafficking. Jeanne talks about her personal mantra being from Luke 12:48; To whom much is given, much is expected. Jeanne was led by the Holy Spirit to do something after meeting a woman by the name of Heather who shared how she had been discarded on the streets of Baltimore by her mother’s ex-boyfriend.  Kyle encourages believers to set aside judgement as Jesus did, be compassionate as Jesus was and to be “extravagantly generous” to what God is calling us to as we “Empty the Jar”.   Learn more about The Samaritan Women at: https://instituteforsheltercare.org/mission/ Credi

Continuing our Mantra Series, this week’s episode looks at the mantra “Grip the Plow.” With this idea, we’re challenging believers to get their hands into ministry for the Kingdom. In particular, we’re going to revisit the ministry of Tony and Kim Cash, who you may remember from episode 6 of season 1. On that episode, we heard about how God saved Tony from a life of violent crime and called him to be a missionary – a disciple who makes disciples. We also heard how Tony brought he and Kim together to be partners in ministry.   On this episode, we’ll hear about what God has done since then through them. Their ministry in the prison system has led to more than 140 baptisms, many of which are the result of recent converts who’ve shared the gospel with others and produced second, third, and fourth generation Christians. Their testimony is a powerful and encouraging picture of what it means to “Grip the Plow.”   Learn more about the Cash’s ministry at www.tonyandkimcash.com   Credits:   One at a time is a productio

Continuing with our series of Mantras, in this episode Kyle explores what it means to "Wreck the Roof," reflecting on the story from the gospels in which a group of friends tears a roof off a house to bring their paralyzed friend to Jesus. He talks with Shawn Arvin from Love City, a ministry in the Portland neighborhood of Louisville that is doing some outstanding outreach work for their neighbors. Love City opened a preschool for the children in the neighborhood and a restaurant that employs people from the neighborhood, started two urban farms, and have revitalized Portland’s Westonia Park. They also reflect on how  God cares for people “one at a time” through Shawn's story about God pursuing him until he came to faith in Christ and who now pursues others to share the good news of Christ.    Credits: Produced by Narrativo Executive Produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer Edited and Mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps

At Southeast, we’re in the middle of a sermon series called “Mantra”, in which we’re exploring phrases that we hope shape the life and character of our church. This week’s mantra is “Catch the Wind.” In the gospels, Jesus compares the Holy Spirit to the wind, teaching us to value adventure and action over safety and comfort. Our guests on this episode, Matt and Kristi Robison, know what it’s like to catch the wind. Their story is one of how God led them step-by-step through adoption, through several moves that were unforeseen, and to launch Hope Place in Louisville, Kentucky. It’s a story of faith and of God’s faithfulness, of leaning on the Holy Spirit, and living like sails that catch the wind. You can learn more about Hope Place here. Credits: Produced by Narrativo Executive produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer Edited and Mixed by Mike Cosper Theme Song by Dan Phelps

On this episode of One at a Time, Kyle talks with Shane Wood about Mantras and the use of symbols in the Bible. Shane is Professor of New Testament Studies and the Associate Academic Dean at Ozark Christian College. He’s recently published the book, Between Two Trees: Our Transformation from Death to Life (Leafwood, 2019). Kyle focuses on John 15 and what it means to be the branch. He and Shane discuss the way God uses symbols in the Bible to convey meaning and engage with us, asking the question, “How do we abide with Jesus and find a way to connect with him so that we too might produce fruit in our daily lives?” Credits: Produced by Narrativo Executive Produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer Edited and Mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps

On this episode of One at a Time, Kyle talks with Dennis and Lori Brooks about praying big prayers. Dennis and Lori were at a time in their lives when many people start thinking about becoming empty nesters. They had older kids going off to college, and their youngest was eight. But God had plans for them. They found themselves called to open their home to foster care and adoption. Through a series of ups and downs, they fostered and adopted two beautiful girls, Lizzy and Treasure. When Lizzy received a cancer diagnosis, their whole lives turned upside down and God taught them what it truly meant to pray big prayers. Learn more about Lizzy's battle against Wilms Tumor here.   Credits: Produced by Narrativo Executive Produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer Edited and Mixed by Mike Cosper Music by Dan Phelps

On this episode of One at a Time, Kyle Idleman sits down with Darian Sanders in Boston, just before he went on stage in The Lion King. Together, they discuss the unlikely path Darian took from his dream of being a high school band teacher to local musical theater to serving as a worship pastor before getting his big break—at 29 years old—on Broadway. Darian points out the various doors that God opened before he finally had the courage to pray his big dream.   Credits: One at a Time is a production of Narrativo It’s executive produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer This episode was produced and mixed by Mike Cosper Our theme song is by Dan Phelps

On this episode of One at a Time, Kyle Idleman sits down with Brock O’Dell to talk about a subject that affects more households that you might think: pornography. Brock struggled for several years – starting as a teenager – with an addiction to porn, and over the years, learned to fight the good fight and resist the temptation. As Brock puts it, people aren’t just searching for porn, porn is searching for them too. Recognizing this, we need to learn how to talk about it.  In this conversation, you’ll hear about how kids discover porn, the damage it does, and the paths of grace that lead away from it. Credits: One at a Time is a production of Narrativo It’s executive produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer This episode was produced and mixed by Mike Cosper Our theme song is by Dan Phelps

How should we think about our social media habits? What good can come from them, and what harm? On this episode, Kyle sits down with Andrea Amettis and Meg Rich, two people with very, very different social media habits, to discuss the ways that social media can be used for good and bad purposes. They talk about why Andrea has given most of the platforms up, and why Meg has stayed engaged online. It’s a challenging conversation that will give you the opportunity to reflect on your own habits, and the ways God might be able to use you as a source of encouragement for others when you’re online. Credits: Executive Produced by Kyle Idleman and Cary Meyer Produced, edited, and mixed by Mike Cosper and Narrativo Group Theme Song by Dan Phelps

On this episode, of One at a Time, Kyle Idleman sits down with Ashley Weece, a staff member at Southeast Christian Church, to talk about his vision for the podcast. They discuss why he wanted to make a podcast, what he learned making Season one, and what his hopes are for season two. Subscribe today and we’ll see you back here next week for the launch of Season 2 of One at a Time. Credits: Executive Producers – Kyle Idleman, Carey Meyer, and Don Gates Produced, edited, and mixed by Mike Cosper for Narrativo Group Music by Dan Phelps

On today’s episode, I’m going to share a little of the story of my friends, The Boyd Family. We’re going to wrestle with the question, “How do I make the most of the opportunities God gives me in life?”    You may know the Boyd Family better as Infinity Song, the music group made up of a number of the Boyd kids, or you may know the music of Victory Boyd, who has a solo record out. We’ve had Victory out to our church a few times, and there is something transcendent about her music and talent.   We’re going to look at how they’ve stewarded the talent God has given them, and I’m sure you’ll want to hear more of their music when the interview is over.

Please note that this episode discusses the reality of human trafficking, the adult entertainment industry, and the sex industry. You won’t want to listen to it with young children.   At the fringes of our culture, there are human beings—people made in the image of God—living in a darkness that is hard to imagine. For most of her life, that’s where Mary Francis lived. She was born in Louisville, the last of 15 children, and she moved from one poor neighborhood to another as a kid. Her parents split up, and they passed her back and forth. At fifteen, she went to live with her father, but she was really alone on the streets, vulnerable to people who would take advantage of her. That summer, a man who had originally shown her kindness by showing her attention and buying her ice cream had his sights on exploiting her, which he did for many years. This man took her from one establishment to another, where men used Mary and humiliated her.   Even when she finally got free of this man, she found herself trapped in t

Most pastors I know didn’t plan on becoming a pastor. There’s usually a story connected to it of how God unexpectedly led them down that path. A number of years ago, I saw that our church was getting ready to plant a new church in Harlem, New York called Renaissance Church. That’s when I first heard the name Jordan Rice. He was going to be the lead pastor. Like other pastors I know, he didn’t plan on becoming a pastor, but his story is unlike any story I’ve ever heard. He grew up in a home full of lawyers, and he was headed that way, trying to avoid being a pastor of a church. But on April 15, 2010, Jordan heard Tim Keller speak at Calvary Baptist Church in New York. Keller’s sermon, titled God Loves Cities, painted a picture of cities that compelled Jordan to do something. He was practicing family law, but as soon as he heard the sermon, he knew the law was behind him.   By June, his wife, whom he’d recently married, became sick. This began a journey of profound loss and confusion that ultimately became a be

From age 11 to age 49, Tony Cash spent 36 years in prison, much of it in solitary confinement. He was fearless of crime and consequences, and his world was made of violence and chaos. For many people, this is just how life is; they don’t know anything else. You can feel trapped inside an ever-deepening well, and even when your heart and mind long for things to be different, there doesn’t appear to be a way out. For Tony, there wasn’t an easy way out… but there was a light. In the harsh world of crime and prison, Tony found Jesus and slowly but surely, Jesus began to guide him into a new way of life – a life that has led dozens of others to Jesus as well. Tune in to Tony’s story as we ask the question, “Can I really change?”

Steve Romeo worked hard his whole life, and when he turned sixty-two-and-a-half, he decided it was time to take it easy. But before he cashed his first retirement check, he woke up blind one night, and then found out he had two different forms of cancer. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that we’re somehow in control of our lives, but what happens when life catches us off-guard? In this podcast, we’ll wrestle with the question, “Where is God when my plans fall apart?”

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When you hear Ashley Davidson tell the story of how she first met her husband Matt, you’re reminded of those stories that are almost too good to be true. Matt was a counselor at White Mills, a camp where Ashley’s little brother attended one summer. He wouldn’t stop talking about Matt, and suggested that Ashley should go out with him. Later, when Matt baptized her brother, she met him, and even though they went on a few dates, they ended up going their own separate ways. Fast forward a little bit. Ashley’s praying to God on the heels of a relationship that didn’t work out. All she wanted was to be a wife and mother, and as she took her concerns to God in prayer, the Holy Spirit came to her and told Ashley that she would marry Matt Davidson…whom she hadn’t talked to in months.   Ashley was so convinced by this that she reached out to Matt, and though he was seeing someone else, she persisted. Soon, they began dating again and were married a year later. It was the kind of love story Christians pray for, where pr