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Episode 13: A conversation with Justin Kim about faith in trying times, the supreme value of Jesus, making tough decisions to make disciples, and following God to different cities.

What you hear and see in Justin is his kindness, humility, and love for the Lord, family, and others. He has sacrificed much along the journey of following the Lord, and he counts all of the losses as blessings in Christ. He is a man of faith and purpose which you hear in our conversation. 

Justin is an old and new friend to me. We first met in Seattle at a mutual friend's wedding. (Tom Brown) Justin was officiating the wedding, and I was standing with Tom as a groomsman. Justin and I have kept in touch online and are finally catching up in person.

What you hear and see in Justin is his kindness, humility, and love for the Lord, family, and others. He has sacrificed much along the journey of following the Lord, and he counts all of the losses as blessings in Christ. He is a man of faith and purpose which you hear in our conversation. 

Justin and his wife Virginia live in Sammamish Washington where they are raising their family and serving the community. In this conversation you will hear their heart for the family, for intentional discipleship, and for missional living. You will hear how Justin makes decisions in faith, and how he and his wife had made decisions to live more simply for the sake of following Jesus. 

Towards the end you'll hear Justin talk about living with a heavenly mindset. Today and always the people of God are called to live such lives. Thanks Justin for being on The 11:38 Podcast! Thanks for sharing your story with me and all of us! 

I believe our two families have much overlap in our stories, and I only hope that the Kim family lives our same life without any of the Rivera family's chains. Blessings to the Kim family! 

If you want to get in touch with Justin to talk, hear more of his stories, and perhaps even be intentional with your discipleship then reach out to him on social or via email.

https://www.instagram.com/jungstin/

https://www.facebook.com/jungstin

jungstin@gmail.com

If you're looking for a church in the Redmond Washington area...

https://www.doxa-church.com/

If you would like to hear sermons Justin has preached in the past then visit the YouTube channel of his sending church, Bethel Grace Church in Irvine CA

https://www.youtube.com/@BethelGraceChurch

 

You can also listen to the podcast on our ministry website

https://www.drinkofferings.com

or watch the video version on our Youtube channel at

https://www.youtube.com/@The11.38Podcast/featured

 

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Episode 11: Talking with Trevor Petty about family, concerns over churches, and rephrasing Psalm 23 for his children

Trevor is a good friend who lives about 30 minutes from me in Greeley Colorado. We cover topics ranging from family, church, bible reading, authoring books, and the changing landscape of Christianity.

Trevor authored a book titled, "Strange Revolution: Exploring the Life of Jesus". He dedicated his book to his son, Lincoln...need we say more?

Trevor is a curious deep thinker who is helpful to me. We took a hike last year where we talked about Psalm 23 and I thought it was cool we ended his podcast with a similar topic.

Trevor is an awesome guy who loves Jesus and is someone I learn from every time we get together. 

You can find Trevor online at:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trevorispetty

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevorispetty/

Book website: https://www.strangerevolution.com

Buy the Book on his Publishing Company site: https://www.wanderhomepublishing.com

Buy the Book on Amazon!: https://amzn.to/3Kqtu4K

 

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The 11:38 Podcast: Episode 2 Talking life, family, and losing loved ones with Mark Hagen

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I've known Mark since 1992-93, and we've seen and done some great things together! I recently got a chance to Skype with Mark and the time together went into some very personal and emotional places. I'm honored to bring you our brief talk! I value Mark in my life and admire him for many many reasons.  He's a man of the Word, a family man, a. dear friend, and full of wisdom. He's also very kind and funny!

Link to the show notes will be up soon.

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The 11:38 Podcast: Episode 1 Talking life, death, cancer, friendship and ministry with John Drage

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John in 1994

This is my first episode and I'm glad to bring you one of my mentors and good friends, John Drage. Follow his cancer and life journey at www.johndrage.com I've known John since the summer of 1994, and we've seen and done some great things together! I recently got a chance to sit with John in one of our favorite places the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park Colorado. We caught up on life, ministry, his recent cancer diagnosis, family, and his love for God and the church. I'm honored to bring you our brief talk! I know I'm going to have to get him on the podcast again.

The 11:38 Podcast is a project I have to tell the stories of people I know who are doing great things in life, ministry, family, and business. These are people I know who I believe as Hebrews 11:38 says, "the world was not worthy of them." So I hope this podcast encourages you in your faith and life. My Dad always told me, "go forward in the name of Jesus." I hope you enjoy listening and you do the same!

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