We often lead from a place of seeking confirmation in God’s “Yes”, but have we learned the voice of God’s “No”? In this episode, Pastor Ben Weiss shares how his ministry journey of highs of the miraculous AND the pain of the lowest lows have reinforced his resiliency in obedience to God’s leading. It also shaped his ministry strategy from pray and spray, to a more focused target.

We’re going big on real and practical in this one, so let’s get to it!

Resources Highlighted in this Interview:

• Connect further with Ben at https://gracecommunitychurch.com/

Guest Bio:

Pastor Ben Weiss married his high school sweetheart, Crystal Weiss, in 1996, and together they have been serving in ministry since Ben graduated from Christ For The Nations in 1997. Ben joined Grace Community Church as Youth Pastor in 2004 and later served as Family Pastor beginning in 2009 before becoming Senior Pastor in 2012. Over the years, Pastor Ben has also served as District Youth Director, NextGen Director, Family Camp Director, and currently serves as the Area Pastor for North Central Texas.

Ben and Crystal are passionate about seeing Grace Community Church fulfill its mission of Loving God, Loving People, and Building Strong Families. They believe community involvement is foundational to advancing the Gospel and actively minister throughout North Fort Worth and the surrounding communities. Pastor Ben and Crystal have four beautiful children, a wonderful daughter-in-law, and a granddaughter who is in charge of everything!

Episode Credits:

Audio Engineer & Editing by AJ Williams

Produced by Chad Garrison

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Like it or not, there’s no getting around impact communications and events can have in our ministry. In this episode, Pastor, Communications & Events Coordinator, Rachel VanProyen Pratt shares how she’s continually learning to stay spiritually grounded, pursue excellence and still embrace grace for yourself as you go. We also unpack communication as truth telling and value-giving, when to utilize or abstain from AI, never abdicating your creative spirit and how authenticity communicates on a greater level than you may realize.

It’s time to party, so everybody just have a good time…

Resources Highlighted in this Interview:

• Connect further with Rachel here
• Foursquare Central District Resources

Guest Bio:

Rachel VanProyen Pratt serves as Communications & Events Coordinator for the Central District of The Foursquare Church, leading district communications, managing events, and supporting a network of pastors, churches, and leaders across the region.

A pastor's kid from Washington State, Rachel grew up immersed in church and ministry life, getting her start at summer camps as a counselor, worship leader, and camp cook (yes, really). Those experiences shaped her calling and sparked her passion for creating spaces where people can grow, belong, and connect with Jesus.

Rachel is passionate about giving people and leaders practical tools to follow Jesus well in everyday life. She loves working at the intersection of strategy and execution, working building systems, shaping communication, and designing experiences that equip and move people forward. She believes the best communications and events don't just inform or impress; they help people connect to something bigger than themselves.

She previously served as an assisting pastor at Lifehouse Church in San Antonio, Texas, overseeing communications and administration. Rachel holds a Bachelor's in Biblical Studies from Life Pacific University, is an ordained minister with The Foursquare Church, and is currently pursuing an MA in Spiritual Formation from Northeastern Seminary. She lives in Ashburn, VA with her husband, Jesse, and their cat, Maggie.

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For most, to “honor” simply means to not talk bad about someone else. And by doing so we have utilized language and practices of honor to avoid hard conversations. In this Brave Conversations episode with BrianJames McMahon, we break down how the original translation of the Hebrew word found in scripture for “honor” brings an element of honesty to the way we truly honor others. Because without honesty, you may not actually be honoring at all, and ultimately prevent healing altogether.

It’ll get sideways on us fast, but join us, cause we’re going someplace good!

Resources Highlighted in this Interview:

• Free Brave Conversations Webinar Registration
• Church Well Co Website
• BrianJames Therapy Website
• Connect further with BrianJames at Instagram: @brianjamesmcmahon @church_well_co

Guest Bio:

BrianJames McMahon is a pastor, counselor, and founder of both Church Well Co, and BrianJames Therapy. He works with pastors, churches, and communities to develop safe(r) relational and emotional spaces for healing and connection.

BrianJames cares deeply that the Church of Jesus embodies the person of Jesus with beauty, bravery, and connection.Never one to shy away from messiness and pain, he has committed his life to helping leaders honestly face the pain present in their lives and callings and to walk into the fullness of the life Jesus has for them in honesty, openness, and bravery.

Episode Credits:

Audio Engineer & Editing by AJ Williams

Produced by Chad Garrison

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