Episode 222

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17th Jan 2018

Never Too Old: How to Follow Jesus Across America, with Gordy Entzminger – EM222

In this special episode, Bryan’s dad, Gordon Entzminger, joins in to talk about his involvement with US MAPS. This organization, run through Assemblies of God, partners with churches across the US to complete construction and evangelism projects. Gordon and his wife participate in this ministry while also working part time.

One noticeable part about Gordon is his strong relationship with the Lord. He talks about God’s faithfulness in his life, habits for spiritual growth, and how to walk in obedience. Also, he’s a reminder that a person is never too old to participate in ministry.

00:27 - Episode summary

01:47 - Introduction

02:21 - The eternal impact of ministry

03:15 - What is the common thread?

03:56 - Signs of faithfulness

04:30 - Did you expect to be in ministry?

05:30 - Would you change your story?

05:49 - Seeing God’s provision throughout life

06:50 - Daily practices of faith

07:54 - What has God shown you this year?

08:25 - Bringing light to the path ahead

09:20 - The catalyst towards ministry

10:44 - Learning to depend on others

11:25 - What is US MAPS?

12:33 - A growth in perspective

12:51 - Requirements of ministry

13:45 - Maintaining focus on ministry

14:12 - The challenges of Kingdom work

15:03 - Making priorities

15:30 - What makes it worth it?

16:01 - Bearing fruit through the work

17:13 - Doing what matters

17:59 - Not for you to know

18:57 - For those close to retirement

19:52 - Financial suggestions

21:29 - Book suggestions

22:05 - How can we pray for you?

22:39 - Ways to connect with you

23:05 - Closing remarks

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Bryan Entzminger is the owner of Top Tier Audio, a podcast production company. He's the host of Hiring a Podcast Editor and cohost of the Podcast Gauntlet and the Podcast Editors Mastermind. He's also the founder of the Hindy Users (Unofficial) group for Hindenburg users on Facebook. He loves sharing the lessons he’s learned from his struggles and others he's met along the way so that you can have a podcast that you’re proud of without letting podcast production take over your life.