Fruitful Vine Ministry

01/09/2024

Check out the latest podcast from Before You Quit where I interview Ken Sande, of Peacemaker Ministry, on the story of his father, a judge, embracing the gospel at the moment of death. This will encourage you in your burden for lost loved ones.

I’ve interviewed Ken Sande twice before on his ministry of Peacemaking. Here, in this podcast, Ken shares the most wonderful story of how Jesus proved himself to be the great Peacemaker, when Ken’s own father, a judge, embrace the gospel, (or was embraced by the gospel) moments before he died. K...

02/02/2023

CHECK OUT THE LATEST PODCAST FROM BEFORE YOU QUIT WHERE I INTERVIEW BRITISH PASTOR, GLENN WANLESS ON HIS SPIRITUAL JOURNEY, THE SPIRITUAL CLIMATE IN EUROPE AND HOW IT COMPARES TO OURS IN THE US

Stories grip me. Stories that depict the wonderful work of Jesus in the lives of people grip me more. I have known Glenn Wanless for over twenty years. We met and served together in England. He tells the story of how Jesus met him, called him and continues to do his wonderful work through him. […]

01/25/2023

Nice walk to See cocoa Falls after heavy rain

04/11/2022

Check out the latest podcast from Before You Quit (Also celebrate with me reaching my 90th show)

I reflect often on how the church is as healthy as it’s families. And a healthy family is where there is a man, a husband and father who loves Jesus, and the gospel is the basis of his commitment to marriage. (I also know many single moms who experience health as they rely on Jesus […]

03/24/2022

Check out the latest podcast from BEFORE YOU QUIT!

In this third podcast with Prof. Rich Griffith, I talk about Gen Z and sexuality. Gender issues continue to push at the door of the Christian community, institutions and the Church. The Gospel is our defense, but also our banner of hope. Developing a deeper awareness of what is happening to culture....

02/14/2022

Check out this podcast from BEFORE YOU QUIT

Today I interview Marci Renée who "accidentally" found herself working at a safe house in Spain. We discuss her work, her book and the tragedy of human trafficking. By listening to this podcast, you will never be the same. Marci Renée is a global nomad, who has traveled to more than 30 countries a...

07/28/2021

Check out the latest podcast from BEFORE YOU QUIT

One of my hero’s of the faith, and go to guy, is Charles Spurgeon, the famous pastor from London in the mid 1800’s. I even have a first edition of his devotional book, Morning By Morning. We have so much to learn from past spiritual leaders. I am not sure we really appreciate how their […]

07/13/2021

Here's the latest podcast from BEFORE YOU QUIT

I have the privilege today to interview Sam Thompson, a pastor who happens to also be blind. Before I go to that interview I want to draw your attention to something Sam and I talk about in the closing of our interview. I thought it would be wise to emphasis it again here in the […]

06/12/2020

Check out the latest podcast from BEFORE YOU QUIT

In today’s conversation with Rev. Mark Barnard and Dr. Kenneth Quick we are going to talk about dancing in church. Okay, now I know I have your attention. But no, not that kind of dancing. We will be discussing the dance of gifts in the church. Here’s what the conversation will be about: Much ha...

05/21/2020

Check out this podcast interview on what makes for toxic churches with Dr. Chris Creech

 Let me start with a question, maybe a bit tongue in cheek. What if during this Covid 19 season while the church has been fasting from meeting corporately that the antagonist in the church have had a huge change of heart and are now determined to come back fully supporting the pastor and the church...