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God's Design Bible Study Series

Small Group Network | Saddleback Church | Lumivoz

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The God's Design series is a 6 week series for small groups, families, and churches. Each season explores what the Bible has to say about God's design for you individually and as a community. This popular series goes through: 1. God's Design For Your Life 2. God's Design For Great Relationships 3. God's Design For Growing Spiritually 4. God's Design For Greatness 5. God's Design For Changing The World 6. God's Design For Authentic Worship Each episode includes free access to study guides and ...
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Barnabas Piper is an assistant pastor at Immanuel Church in Nashville and is the author or coauthor of several books and small group studies, including The Pastor’s Kid, Help My Unbelief, and Hoping for Happiness. Prior to being called into ministry Barnabas worked in Christian publishing for almost 15 years. He co-hosts the Curious Curmudgeons podcast, writes regularly for He Reads Truth, and has contributed to numerous other websites and publications. Piper speaks regularly at churches, ca ...
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The Build Groups Podcast

Adam Erlichman | Build Groups | Lumivoz

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How do you build groups? Are you building or maintaining your small groups ministry? We seek to start, spark, and spur on thought trails you otherwise wouldn't have to get you asking questions you normally wouldn't because you get to hear to some of the best church leaders in Groups ministry across the country. Tune in to learn and explore areas of Groups ministry you've never considered before or need reminders.
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Romans Chapter 8: Climbing to a Place of Confident Faith Take a journey together with your small group to greater faith! If you’ve ever had feelings like, “I’m not good enough,” “I’m never going to change,” or “Life is too hard,” Romans eight is the chapter for you! Pastor Tom Holladay taught this video series beginning at the bottom and moving to the top of Saddleback Mountain through each of the four sessions to help us see clearly the journey from doubt to faith—from discouragement to hop ...
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Exploring the Heart of the Parables Stories Jesus Told is a six week mini-series with teaching from author Daniel Fusco. Everyone loves a good story. Whether it’s a novel, film, or song, we are products of the narratives that have formed us—for good or bad. If you need fresh inspiration or are stuck living under the weight of a story you can’t shake off, consider this study of the parables of Jesus. Through six sessions, you’ll hear directly from Jesus through the Word. His parables not only ...
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The Men in the Arena podcast equips Christian men in the stress bubble of life: married, with kids, building your career and trying to follow God while leading your family well. We'll help you become your best version, equipping you to honor God in your marriage, parenting, work, church and community! Tuesday's podcast is Equipping Men in Ten - a ten-minute, laser-focused teaching from Jim Ramos to help you become your best version of a man. Friday's podcast is a high-octane interview with a ...
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Small Groups in the Wesleyan Way

Discipleship Ministries

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An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual formation, new church development, revitalization of local churches, and materials for use in Central Conferences. Discipleship Ministries has embarked upon an integrated, strategic direction that serves ...
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Saints In the South

Kenny, Michael, Joe, Jackson

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Saints In The South is a group of friends who live in the south and are members of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day saints. We discuss Come Follow Me curriculum, current events, and how the words of God are applied in our day. We strive to express faith promoting experiences and discuss social dynamics that are experienced all over the world as it pertains to faith and following God on this mortal journey. We hope to add our small voice to this huge world in helping build peoples ...
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Men, how do you go from a decision for Jesus to a life as a sold-out, on-fire follower? In this week’s expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Alex and Stephen Kendrick (better known as ‘The Kendrick Brothers’), the filmmakers behind films like 'Courageous,' 'War Room,' ‘Facing the Giants,' and 'The Forge.’ They discuss their new book, and what it…
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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 699, Loving Your Wife Through Brokenness (How My Husband Did It) w/ Heidi St. John () Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code …
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Are you living as the man God called you to be—or the one culture expects you to be? In this ‘Average Joe’ conversation on The Men in the Arena Podcast, Pastor Jim Ramos brings in David Everson, a local leader at The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. Jim and David unpack the meaning of true masculinity. Together, they dive …
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Send us a text Church and Family Councils (part 2/2) In part two of our discussion on church and family councils, we continue the conversation by diving deeper into why these councils matter and how they can powerfully bless individuals, families, and congregations. We reflect on the spiritual purposes behind councils—how they unite hearts, invite …
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Send us a text Join us this week as we discuss sections 49 and 50 from Come Follow Me. Leman Copley was a Shaker that converted to The Church of Jesus Christ but struggled to live certain aspects of the gospel. We also discuss the different manifestations of the spirit and how some spirits can be evil. Marcus and Andrew share personal experiences f…
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Men, do you believe God still has a plan for you, even after you’ve blown it? We can all learn from Peter — a man who failed publicly and painfully, yet was restored by Jesus and used powerfully. In this week’s message, Pastor Jim Ramos dives into failure, redemption, and the relentless grace of God. Drawing from personal experience, Jim confronts …
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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 673, A 3-Step Plan to Achieve Your Goals w/ Jon Acuff Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30! Want access to an ad-fr…
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Today’s episode is a special peek behind the curtain of The Locker Room—our bi-monthly Zoom call where men tackle life’s toughest questions and connect directly with Jim Ramos on all things relating to Biblical masculinity. We dive into real struggles that Christian men face. Here are three powerful questions from some recent Locker Room sessions w…
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Send us a text Are We Using Church Councils the Lord’s Way? Church councils are more than meetings—they’re a sacred pattern revealed by God to help us govern His Church and strengthen His Saints. But are we using them the way the Lord intended? In this episode, we dive into the divine design of church councils: how they should function, what their …
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Send us a text "Seek Ye Earnestly the Best Gifts"... This week we go back to our discussion from 2021! Saints in the South talk about the gifts of the spirit, who has them, and how we can obtain them. Gifts of the spirit come in many forms. Sometimes we don't even recognize the gifts that we do have but there others recognize those gifts we have. I…
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Men, do you want to develop an unshakable spiritual grit that can stand when everything around you is falling apart? In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos talks to Justin Kendrick, author of the book ‘How to Quiet a Hurricane: Strategies for Christian Endurance in the Midst of Life’s Storms’. Justin brings powerful insight from his book and lays out …
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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 697, Become a Better Man: The 4 Pillars of Masculinity w/ Chris Harper Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30! Want a…
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Is it possible for one encounter with Jesus to restore a marriage and change generations? If you're struggling in your relationship, praying for your spouse, or just need a reminder of God's ability to turn things around, this testimony will encourage you. In today’s conversation on The Men in the Arena Podcast, Pastor Jim Ramos sits down with Adna…
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Send us a text From Come Follow Me: "The revelation in section 45 was received, according to the section heading, “to the joy of the Saints.” And there’s a lot to be joyful about in this revelation. In it the Savior gives His tender promise to plead for us before the Father (see verses 3–5). He tells of His everlasting covenant spreading throughout…
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Send us a text From Come Follow Me: "For most people, being baptized is a reverent, peaceful experience. The baptism of Emma Smith and others, however, was disrupted by a mob who mocked them, threatened them, and forced them to flee. Later, just as Joseph was about to confirm the new members, he was arrested for upsetting the community with his pre…
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Men, you may be trapped in living with a ‘poverty spirit’. Do you view money as a tool for God’s kingdom — or as something to fear or hoard? In this week’s message, Pastor Jim Ramos challenges us to re-evaluate our views on money and giving. Jim stresses the importance of living with a spirit of abundance, generosity, and making the gospel appealin…
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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 684, Healing from Porn: Your Ultimate Purity Resource List w/ Sam Black Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30! Want …
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Send us a text From Come Follow Me: "The Church grew rapidly in 1830 and 1831, particularly with a rush of new members in Kirtland, Ohio. This growth was exciting and encouraging to the Saints, but it also presented some challenges. How do you unify a quickly expanding group of believers? Specifically, what do you do when they bring doctrine and pr…
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There’s a blueprint in the Bible for what it means to be a Godly man—have you seen it? That’s right, the Bible doesn't just tell men to lead—it shows us how! In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos discusses what he calls the Proverbs 31 for men, drawn straight from Job Chapter 29. This episode is a call to action for men who w…
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What happens when you believe the lies the world tells you about your identity? Is it possible to walk away from those lies and step fully into freedom through Christ? In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos talks to Joshua Broome, author of the book ‘7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life’. Joshua Broome's life journey is nothing short of miraculous. From gr…
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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 695, Fight Smarter: Fight FOR Your Marriage by Fighting WITH Your Wife (the Right Way) w/ Aaron Freeman. Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks …
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What does it really take to build a deep, lasting bond with your kids, especially during the teen years? How do you discipline your kids in a way that doesn't drive them away? In this ‘Average Joe’ conversation on The Men in the Arena Podcast, Pastor Jim Ramos is joined by his friend Sam Gipson. Sam, a high school teacher and men's ministry leader,…
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Send us a text From Come Follow Me: "To the early Saints, the Church was more than a place to hear some preaching on Sunday. The revelations used words like cause, kingdom, Zion, and, quite often, work. That may have been part of what attracted people to the restored Church. As much as they loved the doctrine, many also wanted something holy they c…
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Send us a text Join us this week as we sit down with "The Worlds Strongest Seminary Teacher". What does the gospel of Jesus Christ mean to him? How does physical fitness and the gospel relate? follow him on [email protected] (The thoughts, ideas, and beliefs we express on this channel do not officially represent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latte…
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Men, we have it backwards. What if real power doesn’t look like winning—but serving? In this week’s message, Pastor Jim Ramos unpacks one of the greatest paradoxes of the Kingdom of God: If you want to become the greatest, you must become the least. Can you serve the ones who hurt you? Can you love without applause? This is discipleship for grown m…
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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 639, Becoming The Man The World Needs W/ Brant Hansen. Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30! Want access to an ad-f…
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Many men confuse being “strong” with being numb. We hurt others by staying broken—and are you ready to truly heal? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos discusses the 7 stages of true healing. We challenge you to own your story, rise from your pain, and pass down hard-earned wisdom through healing to the next generation. For …
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Send us a text From Come Follow Me: "April 3, 1836, was Easter Sunday. After helping administer the sacrament to Saints in the newly dedicated Kirtland Temple, Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery found a quiet place behind a veil and bowed in silent prayer. Then, on this sacred day when Christians everywhere were commemorating the Resurrection of Jesus…
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Men, our lives are constantly buzzing with noise and distractions. How can we truly connect with Jesus? In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos talks to John Eldredge, author of the influential book 'Wild at Heart' and his newest book “Experience Jesus. Really”. John shares wisdom and practical steps on how to experience a deeper relationship with God …
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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 624, Your Wife Doesn’t Communicate Like You: How to Leverage Your Communication Styles for a Happier Marriage w/ Bill Farrel. Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitn…
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