Shine FM Presents A Closer Look: Gareth Gilkeson of Rend Collective
“Worship was never meant to come from a place of life being good, it was meant to come from a choice, because God is still good when our circumstances aren’t…” Gareth Gilkeson from Rend Collective shares with Megan from Shine.FM Afternoons the story behind their song “I Choose To Worship” and words of encouragement when doing that is hard.
Shine 180…stories of lives transformed by God because of your faithfulness. We are all on a journey. We are all at different points on our journey….and that’s OK. The purpose of our journey is simple, but sometimes difficult…keep moving forward becoming more like Jesus. “God will bless you with JOY when it makes no sense.” The word cancer and a diagnosis won’t define her, because she knows she is a child of God and clings to His hope. Here is Kendra’s story.
“My blackness is only part of me, but being created in His image is all of me.” Join Shine.FM Ministry Director Brian McIntyre and his son Jake for this week’s chat around the kitchen table as they welcome Rev. Sharon Norman. Sharon, who serves as a worship pastor in Saginaw, Michigan, shares thoughts on race and the church and why God wants us all to be part of the solution. In Music Matters, new music from Matthew West, Shane and Shane, and an oldie, but goldie from Steve Camp. In Culture Shock, former New England Patriot Ben Watson holds a special prayer event on racism.
“We can choose to find rest. We can choose to dwell in the shadow of the fact that Jesus is on the throne. Nothing has changed – He’s the same.” Jordan Feliz and Megan from the Shine.FM Afternoon Show talk about what life looks like after quarantine for Jordan, his new song “Glorify,” and encouragement to rest and dream for the future.
When you make room in your life for intentional exposure to those who are different from you, that begins relationship. Relationships are the beginning steps to reconciliation. Join Shine.FM Ministry Director Brian McIntyre and his son Jake for this week’s chat around the kitchen table as they welcome Travis Smith. Travis, who grew up in the Cabrini-Green neighborhood of Chicago, shares thoughts on race, fatherhood and identity. In Music Matters, new music from Tauren Wells, Needtobreathe, and a not so oldie, but goldie from Mandisa. In Culture Shock, a movement of unity by washing feet.
“I can’t think of a better song off of my last album that I would want to be able to sing to myself and out loud to remind us that there’s something we can absolutely trust in – the provision and faithfulness of God, that there’s not a single hair on our head He doesn’t know.” Crowder joins Megan from Shine.FM to share about what he’s learned during quarantine, how he’s seen God impact his church, and his song “I’m Leaning On You.”
Lead singer of the Christian band Hawk Nelson, Jon Steingard, recently wrote a lengthy post on Instagram stating “I am finding that I no longer believe in God.” Join Shine.FM Ministry Director Brian McIntyre and his son Jake for this week’s chat around the kitchen table as they discuss how to walk alongside someone in the process of deconstructing their faith and what to say to someone who says they don’t believe in God anymore. In Music Matters, new music from Austin French, a BOP from Hillsong Young & Free and an oldie, but goldie from Mylon & Broken Heart. In Culture Shock, The Rock Church in San Diego finds a way to rally the troops and help their county’s medical professionals on the front lines of COVID-19.
You come to a fork in the road. It’s a major life-altering decision and you need direction. How do you know if your decision is the right one? Join Shine.FM Ministry Director Brian McIntyre and his son Jake for this week’s chat around the kitchen table as they discuss how we know the decisions that we make are a part of God’s plan for our lives. In Music Matters, they are mixing things up with an Oldie, but Goldie from Rebecca St. James followed by something brand new from her and she fills us in on where she’s been for 10 years and why she’s coming back. Also new music from Maverick City Worship. In Culture Shock, YouTube sensations Dude Perfect and their faith in Jesus.
Not since 9/11 have we seen one event change our culture in such a drastic way. Join Shine.FM Ministry Director Brian McIntyre and his son Jake for this week’s chat around the kitchen table as they look at change and how to respond when unexpected change disrupts our lives. In Music Matters, new music from for King & Country, Needtobreathe, and an oldie, but goldie from Switchfoot. In Culture Shock, rapper DMX holds a live Instagram Bible Study for over 14,000.
In this debut episode, host Dr. Carlos Lonberger welcomes his guest, Dr. Jeff Stark, for a discussion on how we measure success differently when we have a missional leadership mindset.