Vídeos y podcasts

In this insightful episode of “Anchored & Reaching,” host Kevin Mannoia and guest host Susanne Fleming delve into the concept of meaningful work and how it impacts our daily lives. They explore the deep-seated need for purpose in our work, regardless of the nature of our jobs. The discussion pivots around the theological premise of God’s call and how it shapes our perception of work, moving beyond traditional views of vocation as merely a career.

Video series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUas9Df0pbsBSvoJTRLz_XWSMDtZ346PnMasterful Living Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Masterful-Living-Kevin-Mannoia-dp-1600393055/dp/1600393055/ref=dp_ob_image_bkSusanna’s Class at Aldersgate School of Ministry: Aldersgatesom.comKevin’s website: https://kevinmannoia.com

Key TakeawaysUnderstanding Vocation: Vocation is not just a career; it’s an intrinsic sense of purpose that God places within us, aligning our passions, abilities, and personality.The Caller Behind the Calling: Value in work derives not from outcomes but from God, the caller, emphasizing a personal connection to our daily tasks.Work as a Form of Worship: Engaging in work, regardless of its nature, can be an act of worship and service if aligned with our God-given vocation.Practical Approach to Vocation: In situations where a job doesn’t align with one’s vocation, it still provides opportunities to pursue one’s calling through other avenues.Helpful Bible ReferencesColossians 3:23-24: Encouraging believers to work heartily, as for the Lord.Ephesians 2:10: We are God’s workmanship, created for good works.1 Corinthians 7:17: Each person should live as God has called them.KeywordsMeaningful WorkVocation, CallingPurpose, God’s PlanWork-Life BalanceSpiritual GrowthChristian Living

Acerca del podcast “Anchored & Reaching” es un podcast semanal para aquellos que desean explorar la historia continua de Dios y encontrar su lugar en ella. El presentador Kevin Mannoia participa en conversaciones que invitan a la reflexión, ofreciendo ideas prácticas y perspectivas diversas de líderes cristianos. El podcast tiene como objetivo inspirar a los oyentes a vivir de manera dinámica, arraigados en la fe, mientras se involucran activamente con el mundo.

Email: [email protected] Website: https://anchoredandreaching.com

In the latest episode of “Anchored & Reaching,” hosts Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming delve into the profound concept of servant leadership. The episode, part of the “Masterful Living” series, focuses on understanding the true essence of servant leadership beyond its popular business-centric interpretations.

Kevin and Susanna explore how servant leadership, often misunderstood as just another management style, is deeply rooted in scriptural teachings. They discuss how it involves a leader’s transformation to serve God, which then influences their approach to leadership. This transformation is not about mimicking behaviors for outcomes but about a profound change in one’s nature and priorities, aligning them with those of God.

The episode also challenges conventional wisdom in leadership that often prioritizes competence over character. Kevin and Susanna argue for a balance where a leader’s godliness and competence are both integral to their effectiveness. They emphasize that servant leadership is not about serving people at the expense of serving God, but rather about aligning one’s service with God’s mission.

This insightful conversation encourages listeners to rethink leadership from a biblical perspective, aligning one’s nature and priorities with God’s, and serving others through this transformed identity.

Video series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUas9Df0pbsBSvoJTRLz_XWSMDtZ346PnMasterful Living Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Masterful-Living-Kevin-Mannoia-dp-1600393055/dp/1600393055/ref=dp_ob_image_bkSusanna’s Class at Aldersgate School of Ministry: Aldersgatesom.comKevin’s website: https://kevinmannoia.com

Key TakeawaysServant leadership is more than a style; it’s a transformation of the leader’s nature and priorities to align with God’s.It’s important to balance competence and godliness in leadership, avoiding the extremes of focusing solely on results or character.True servant leadership involves serving God first, which naturally influences effective service to others.Helpful Bible ReferencesPhilippians 2:5-11 (Mind of Christ)Isaiah (Servant of God)Luke (Son of Man came to serve)Keywords Servant LeadershipChristian LeadershipBiblical LeadershipMasterful LivingGodly Character,Leadership BalanceAbout the Podcast”Anchored & Reaching” is a weekly podcast for those curious about the intersection of faith and daily life. Hosted by Kevin Mannoia, it features conversations and insights for those eager to impact the world while staying deeply rooted in their Christian faith. The podcast encourages listeners to live a dynamic life grounded in biblical truth, fostering a passion for positive change.

Email: [email protected]: Anchored & Reaching

En este revelador episodio, Kevin Mannoia y Susanna Fleming profundizan en los conceptos de vivir una vida integrada y con propósito. Analizan cómo una vida integrada refleja la plenitud y santidad de Dios, enfatizando la importancia de no separar nuestra vida espiritual de otros aspectos. Esta integración, sostienen, conduce a una experiencia cristiana más holística y satisfactoria. La conversación luego se centra en la comprensión de los corazones con propósito, inspirados por el amor incondicional e iniciador de Dios. Exploran la noción de que el verdadero amor cristiano debe ser proactivo, no meramente reactivo, reflejando la naturaleza del amor de Dios por la humanidad.

Video series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUas9Df0pbsBSvoJTRLz_XWSMDtZ346PnMasterful Living Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Masterful-Living-Kevin-Mannoia-dp-1600393055/dp/1600393055/ref=dp_ob_image_bkSusanna’s Class at Aldersgate School of Ministry: aldersgatesom.comKevin’s website: https://kevinmannoia.com

Puntos claveIntegración de la fe: nuestra fe debe impregnar cada aspecto de nuestra vida, reflejando la totalidad y la santidad de Dios.El viaje de la salvación: este es un proceso de integración cada vez mayor, donde las diferentes partes de nuestra vida se informan y enriquecen mutuamente.Amor con propósito: el verdadero amor cristiano es iniciador e incondicional, y refleja la forma en que Dios nos ama.Cristianismo práctico: el episodio ofrece ideas prácticas sobre cómo aplicar estos principios en la vida diaria, fomentando un viaje de fe más significativo y dinámico.

Referencias bíblicas útilesGénesis 1:27 – Reflejar la plenitud de Dios en nuestras vidas.Mateo 22:37-39 – Amar a Dios y a los demás de manera integral.1 Juan 4:19 – Entender la naturaleza proactiva del amor de Dios.

Palabras clavesCrecimiento espiritualCristianismo prácticoCrecimiento espiritualVida integralCorazón con propósitoFe holísticaVida cristianaSantidad

Acerca del podcast “Anchored & Reaching” es un podcast semanal que invita a la reflexión y está diseñado para cristianos curiosos que aspiran a impactar al mundo mientras permanecen profundamente arraigados en su fe. Conducido por Kevin Mannoia, cada episodio presenta conversaciones interesantes, ideas prácticas y perspectivas diversas de líderes cristianos que encarnan los valores duales de estar anclados en Cristo y alcanzar activamente al mundo. Únase a Kevin cada semana mientras lo alienta a vivir una vida cristiana dinámica basada en la verdad bíblica e impulsada por una pasión por el cambio positivo.

Email: [email protected] Website: https://anchoredandreaching.com

In this episode of “Anchored & Reaching,” host Kevin Mannoia and guest host Susanna Fleming delve into the complexities of living a holy life, particularly focusing on relationships and decision making. They discuss how being deeply rooted in faith shapes our interactions and choices. The conversation covers the theological basis of holiness, the transformative power of community, and practical wisdom for making God-honoring decisions.

Video series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUas9Df0pbsBSvoJTRLz_XWSMDtZ346PnMasterful Living Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Masterful-Living-Kevin-Mannoia-dp-1600393055/dp/1600393055/ref=dp_ob_image_bkSusanna’s Class at Aldersgate School of Ministry: aldersgatesom.com

Key TakeawaysHoliness as Participation: Holiness is not an achievement but a journey of surrendering to God’s influence and reflecting His nature.Importance of Relationships: Healthy relationships in the church community foster spiritual growth and reflect God’s mutuality, as seen in the Trinity.The Principle of Mutuality: Emphasizing mutual submission and interdependence, both in the Trinity and Christian relationships.Decision Making in Faith: Encouragement to make choices informed by a relationship with God, relying on His wisdom rather than making decisions in isolation.Freedom in Decision Making: Understanding that God allows for free will and personal choices within His sovereign will.Helpful Bible ReferencesEphesians 5:21 – Mutual submissionLeviticus 19:2 – Call to holinessRomans 12:2 – Transformative power of God’s willKeywordsHolinessRelationshipsDecision MakingFaithCommunityMutualityTrinitySpiritual GrowthAbout the Podcast”Anchored & Reaching” is a weekly podcast that invites curious Christians to explore the ongoing story of God and find their place in it. Host Kevin Mannoia engages in conversations that encourage, enlighten, and challenge listeners. The podcast aims to inspire a dynamic Christian life, grounded in biblical truth and driven by a passion for positive change.

Email: [email protected]: https://anchoredandreaching.com

In this episode of “Anchored & Reaching,” hosts Kevin Mannoia and Susanna Fleming delve into the profound impact of holiness on personal character and societal engagement. They unpack the concept that holiness is not about isolation but about being transformed by God’s otherness and engaging actively in the world. The discussion highlights the dangers of becoming exclusive in our pursuit of holiness and emphasizes the importance of incarnational engagement.

Video series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUas9Df0pbsBSvoJTRLz_XWSMDtZ346PnMasterful Living Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Masterful-Living-Kevin-Mannoia-dp-1600393055/dp/1600393055/ref=dp_ob_image_bk

Key TakeawaysCharacter Transformation: Holiness reshapes our character, making us reflect God’s nature. This transformation is not about trying harder, but about surrendering to God’s influence.Theological Basis: The concept of God’s “otherness” and the transformative power of engagement through the incarnation.Dangers of Isolation: Holiness is not about withdrawing from the world but engaging with it while maintaining our unique identity in Christ.Engagement in Society: True holiness compels us to engage with societal issues, reflecting God’s love and compassion.Continuous Journey: Both character transformation and societal engagement are ongoing processes in a Christian’s life.Helpful Bible ReferencesRomans 12:2 (“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”)John 14:6 (“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'”)

KeywordsCharacterEngagementHolinessTransformationIncarnationSocietal ImpactAbout the Podcast”Anchored & Reaching” is a weekly podcast for those seeking to understand their place in God’s story. Hosted by Kevin Mannoia, it features insightful conversations that encourage listeners to live a dynamic Christian life grounded in biblical truth and passionate about societal change.Email: [email protected]: https://anchoredandreaching.com

In the “Anchored & Reaching” podcast’s new series, “Masterful Living,” host Kevin Minoia delves into the concept of living a holy life. This episode serves as an introduction to the series, exploring what holiness truly means and challenging common misconceptions. Kevin emphasizes that holiness is not about adhering to rules, doctrines, or specific lifestyles. Instead, it’s about reflecting the nature of God, who is inherently holy. He uses the metaphor of smelling like what we eat to illustrate how internalizing God’s nature leads us to naturally exhibit His holiness in our actions and life. The series aims to make the concept of holiness more accessible and relatable, moving away from legalistic interpretations and focusing on a relational, descriptive, and centered approach to faith and life.

Video series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUas9Df0pbsBSvoJTRLz_XWSMDtZ346PnMasterful Living Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Masterful-Living-Kevin-Mannoia-dp-1600393055/dp/1600393055/ref=dp_ob_image_bk

Key TakeawaysRedefining Holiness: Holiness is a reflection of God’s nature, not a set of rules or lifestyle.Internalization Leading to Reflection: Embracing God’s nature results in a life that naturally reflects His holiness.Accessible Understanding: The series aims to demystify holiness, making it more approachable and understandable for everyone.Living Masterfully: True mastery in life comes from reflecting the character and nature of the Creator.

Helpful Bible References1 Peter 1:16: “Be holy, for I am holy.”2 Corinthians 2:15: “For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.”

KeywordsHolinessMasterful LivingGod’s NatureReflecting GodSpiritual GrowthAbout the Podcast”Anchored & Reaching” is a thought-provoking weekly podcast for curious Christians who aspire to impact the world while remaining deeply rooted in their faith. Hosted by Kevin Minoia, each episode features engaging conversations, practical insights, and diverse perspectives from Christian leaders. The dual values of being anchored in Christ and actively reaching out to the world are at the heart of the discussions. Join Kevin every week for encouragement to live a dynamic Christian life grounded in biblical truth and fueled by a passion for positive change.

Email: [email protected]: https://anchoredandreaching.com/

Únase a nosotros para revivir el extraordinario servicio que se llevó a cabo el 18 de noviembre en Foothill Community Church, Azusa, CA, para celebrar la investidura del reverendo E. Kenneth Martin como miembro de la Junta de Obispos de la Iglesia Metodista Libre de EE. UU. Este servicio inspirador resume un viaje de fe, liderazgo y comunidad.

El evento estuvo marcado por momentos emotivos de adoración, oraciones sinceras y mensajes inspiradores. La Rev. Colleen Hurley Bates abrió el servicio con una oración poderosa, estableciendo un tono espiritual. Luego, el obispo Martin compartió su visión para la denominación, destacando los temas del cambio, la adaptabilidad y la aceptación del futuro con una perspectiva piadosa. El evento concluyó con la emotiva oración del Rev. Charles Latchison, encomendando al obispo Martin y al liderazgo de la FMCSC.

Este video captura la esencia del compromiso de la Iglesia Metodista Libre con el crecimiento, la unidad y la guía del Espíritu Santo. El mensaje del obispo Martin, "Liderar el cambio comienza conmigo", enfatiza la transformación personal como catalizador de un cambio más amplio en la iglesia y la sociedad. Su llamado a la autenticidad y a adoptar nuevos métodos mientras se mantiene arraigado en las Escrituras es a la vez desafiante e inspirador.

Ya sea que sea miembro de la Iglesia Metodista Libre o simplemente esté buscando aliento espiritual, este video es un testimonio del poder del liderazgo basado en la fe en tiempos difíciles.

Iglesia Metodista Libre en el Sur de California
https://fmcsc.org

Kevin Mannoia entrevista al Dr. Scott Daniels, el recién elegido Superintendente General de la Iglesia del Nazareno, sobre cómo liderar una denominación global en una era de cambio teológico y cultural. Hablan sobre el papel de un líder denominacional, las raíces teológicas wesleyanas de los Nazarenos, cómo mantener la unidad en medio de la diversidad y sobre cuestiones culturales clave como el individualismo, la sexualidad y la polarización política que desafían a las denominaciones hoy en día. El Dr. Daniels enfatiza el llamado de los Nazarenos a ser una tradición centrada en un grupo que permita cierta diversidad dentro de límites, en lugar de un grupo limitado. Habla sobre la búsqueda de la unidad centrada en Cristo a través de las diferencias y de apoyarse en la obra global del Espíritu.

Puntos claveLa unidad en la diversidad es posible al enfatizar nuestra misión evangélica compartida mientras permitimos diferentes expresiones y énfasis culturales.Las denominaciones pueden dar testimonio de la diversidad de la obra de Dios en diferentes grupos/movimientos.Las tendencias culturales como el individualismo, los cambios en las opiniones sobre la sexualidad y las divisiones políticas están desafiando la unidad denominacional.Los líderes denominacionales llevan la importante carga de pastorear a las iglesias a través de momentos culturales desafiantes.

Referencias bíblicasJuan 17 – La oración de Jesús por la unidad1 Corintios 12:4-6 – Muchos miembros, un solo cuerpoEfesios 4:1-6 – Llamados a la unidad en el Espíritu

Palabras claves: Denominación, Nazareno, Wesleyano, Unidad, Diversidad, Liderazgo, Cultura

Acerca de Anchored & Reaching “Anchored & Reaching” es un podcast semanal que invita a la reflexión, diseñado para cristianos curiosos que aspiran a impactar al mundo mientras permanecen profundamente arraigados en su fe. Conducido por Kevin Mannoia, cada episodio presenta conversaciones interesantes, ideas prácticas y perspectivas diversas de líderes cristianos que encarnan los valores duales de estar anclados en Cristo y llegar activamente al mundo. Únase a Kevin cada semana mientras lo alienta a vivir una vida cristiana dinámica, basada en la verdad bíblica e impulsada por una pasión por el cambio positivo.

Email: [email protected]: https://anchoredandreaching.com

In this episode, Kevin Mannoia has a thought-provoking conversation with Brett and Aubrey Masters of The Dream Center about living out the gospel through practical service while still upholding biblical values. They discuss the tension between showing unconditional Godly love while avoiding enabling harmful behaviors, building trust with people before speaking hard truths to them, focusing on building relationships over following strict rules, and pursuing unity with other churches despite theological differences.

The Masters share transparent stories of how they navigate this balance in their community outreach, emphasizing that their role is to reflect Christ to people, not to convict them. They explain the difference between allowing short-term hurt versus long-term harm, and stress the importance of walking in personal holiness so that sin does not scare them as they engage people. Overall, they model how Christians can step into darkness unafraid because they know Christ has won the ultimate victory, and how unity in Christ matters more than uniformity in opinion or practice.

Key TakeawaysOur role is to reflect Christ, not convictThere’s short-term hurt versus long-term harmWalk in holiness, so sin doesn’t scare usStep into darkness unafraid, because Christ has wonSeek unity in Christ, not uniformity in opinionBible ReferencesPhilippians 2:5-8 – Christ’s humility1 Corinthians 13:1-3 – Without love, nothingJohn 3:17 – Jesus came to save, not condemnEphesians 4:1-6 – Called to unity in faithKeywordsUnity, compassion, conviction, transformation, relationships, trust

Acerca de Anchored & Reaching “Anchored & Reaching” es un podcast semanal que invita a la reflexión, diseñado para cristianos curiosos que aspiran a impactar al mundo mientras permanecen profundamente arraigados en su fe. Conducido por Kevin Mannoia, cada episodio presenta conversaciones interesantes, ideas prácticas y perspectivas diversas de líderes cristianos que encarnan los valores duales de estar anclados en Cristo y llegar activamente al mundo. Únase a Kevin cada semana mientras lo alienta a vivir una vida cristiana dinámica, basada en la verdad bíblica e impulsada por una pasión por el cambio positivo.

Email: [email protected]: https://anchoredandreaching.com