More Grace More Glory

MGMG S2E2 - Navigating Church in a Technological Age w/ Pastor Bill Van Kirk

eason 2 is back with more compelling conversations about the intersection of grace and daily life! 
Bill Van Kirk is the campus pastor at Spring Lake Church Downtown in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He is passionate about the intersection of technology and church life, as well as building resilient cultures in our churches where disagreement does not lead to disunity.
In this episode you'll hear about:
How Christians can disagree well while maintaining unity
Navigating modern issues with boldness and truth
Modern trends in church attendance and spiritual life

MGMG S2E1 - Kingdom Entrepreneurship w/ Andrew Geiwitz

Season 2 is back with more compelling conversations about the intersection of grace and daily life! 
Andrew Geiwitz is a realtor, small business owner, and entrepreneur who shares his insights about betting on yourself and taking risks. He is a former full-time missionary with Campus Crusade (now CRU), who shares about the journey of transitioning from ministry to marketplace. He also gives some powerful insights about growing through personal and financial challenges. 
In this episode you'll hear about:
How Christians can develop a healthy mindset about personal finances
Why maximizing your earning potential is a Biblical value
Principles of Christian entrepreneurship
Using the marketplace for ministry
How to overcome and break through stuck mindsets
Check out Andrew's business and YouTube channel:
Living in Green Bay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livingingreenbay
Bridging Real Estate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingingreenbay/ 

MGMG Episode 7: Mental Health and Christian Life with Spencer Thomas

Spencer Thomas is Pastor of Care and Counseling at Jacob's Well Church in Green Bay Wisconsin. He is also head of their counseling center, which employs professional Christian therapists and provides Christian counseling to individuals and couples.
In this episode, we explore the massive rise in mental health issues among Americans, including Christians. We also handle topics surrounding how Christians can be empowered by grace to take charge of their mental health, including:
Common concerns about Christians and counseling
Worldly approaches v. Gospel counseling
The importance of care and connection
Hope for those who wrestle with emotional/mental health
Books mentioned in this episode:
Sue Johnson - Created for Connection
Dan Allender - The Wounded Heart
Larry Crabb - Healing from the Inside Out
David Brooks - How to Know a Person
Curt Thompson - Soul of Shame
If you would like to support or know more about Spencer's counseling ministry at Jacob's Well, visit:
https://jacobswellgb.org/ministries/counseling

MGMG Episode 6: Everything is Theology with Bill Van Kirk

Everything is theology. That means how we live shows what we believe. Join us for a wide-ranging, honest conversation about everything from church culture and politics to spiritual warfare and the book of Revelation. Pastor Bill shares his perspective on how Christians can and should examine not only what they believe, but how we hold our beliefs as followers of Jesus. 
In this episode you'll hear us talk about:
Maintaining your cool in a culture of chaos
How we understand the spiritual nature of what happens in our world
Why being in and supporting a local church matters
How Christians navigate an era of rapid technological change
Bill Van Kirk is the Campus Pastor at Spring Lake Church Green Bay. He is passionate and well-versed on a number of ministry topics in the church, having experience in student ministry, discipleship, and church communications. He is also a founding member of the Pastor-Theologian Collective Green Bay.

MGMG Episode 5: Education as Warfare with Ron Jung

Academia and the American education-industrial complex have both undergone radical ideological transformation over the last century. This has put Christian families in a tough spot. How do parents looking to raise their children to be mature followers of Christ navigate making decisions about their kids' education?
Ron Jung is the former headmaster at Providence Academy and heavily involved on the leading edge of the classical Christian education movement and joins Jake for an honest conversation about the state of Christian education today.
 
BE SURE to check out the "Good Soil" Report published by Notre Dame University in partnership with the Association of Classical Christian Schools!
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LINKS:Ron's classical education consulting services:https://lionsheadconsulting.com/ A Cord of Three Strands Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cord-of-three-strands/id1622455015 
Get in touch with Ron at: rjung@palatineinstitute.com
Battle For The American Mind, by Pete Hegseth and David Goodwin

MGMG Episode 4: Leadership, Professional Balance, and Crushing Optimism with John Gadsby

John Gadsby is a Director of Digital Innovation at Procter and Gamble in Cincinnati, OH. He has an incredible personal and professional story about carving out your own niche within a professional environment.
In this episode, John and Jake discuss the inception and growth of PxG, a start-up team within the company that has made it their goal to "radically speed up innovation." They've experienced astounding success in just a few years, and John's story produces some incredible insight into leadership, professional culture, and looking for opportunities to carve out your purpose.
John is also a husband, father, small group leader at his church, and one of the most generous, enthusiastic guys you will ever meet. He was once described by a co-worker as "crushing people with optimism." Listen in for insight on balancing professional and family life that will encourage you to crush your challenges with grace-fueled optimism of your own.Links from our show discussion:
An innovation and coaching tool John referenced:https://cloverleaf.me/
Art of Manliness episode Jake mentioned on "Building a Second Brain:"https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/advice/podcast-816-building-a-second-brain/
John's favorite mobile game: https://supercell.com/en/games/brawlstars/

MGMG Episode 3: Wealth, Weights, and Kingdom Building with Jared Bowers

Jared Bowers is the portfolio manager at Vestura Wealth Management in Green Bay, WI. In his daily work, he is responsible for security research, investment strategy, and trading. He has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, the most respected and recognized investment management credential in the world. He is also a local church elder, husband, father, and weightlifting enthusiast. 
In this episode, Jared sits down with Jake to discuss principles for life, fitness, and money management. How should Christians practice stewardship in their finances? Is money something Christians should be afraid of? A necessary evil? Or can it be a tool for some greater purpose?
Join in for a wide-ranging conversation full of practical wisdom as we explore principles of discipline, healthy habits and more.

MGMG Episode 2: Navigating Grief, Parenting, and Ministry with Shawna Spielbauer

Shawna Spielbauer is the director of family ministries at Life Bridge Christian Church. She's also a mother of five and in this episode sits down with her favorite podcast host (her husband) to share her story of losing a parent in her 20's. She discusses how she navigated the demands of professional and home life while trying to heal through her grieving process. Listen in for a story of hope and encouragement to find the beauty and even the joys that God can work in our grief!

MGMG Episode 1: Welcome to More Grace More Glory

Welcome to our new podcast, More Grace More Glory!
Jake Spielbauer is the Lead Pastor at Life Bridge Christian Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. On this show, he sits down with guests from all walks of life who are living at the intersection of God's grace with their daily purpose. 
In every episode, you'll hear long-form conversations in which we explore three areas of every guest's lives: their story, their expertise, and their passions. Every conversation will be a chance for you to learn, gain practical and spiritual insight, and think creatively about God's grace at work in your own life.