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Worldview with J. Michael Lester
In each episode we discuss the importance of a biblical worldview, specifically applying it to the place where theology and life intersect.
Episodes
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
An Unexpected Path Into Ministry - John Pearson
Job is what you do; purpose is who you are. True leadership isn't about titles—it's about developing character through trial and staying faithful to the Word…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
The Necessity For Theologically Minded Leaders - John Edmonds
No one reads the Bible in a vacuum—everyone operates within a system of theology. Cultivating a sound theological mindset is essential for modern Christian…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Vision Is Different Than Sight - Don Forrester
Physical sight is limited, but biblical vision looks into eternity. Discover how true ministry vision is anchored in divine revelation and Scripture, not…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Discipleship and the Next Generation - Jeff Jones
True discipleship requires moving from monologue to dialogue. Small relational groups centered on God’s Word build a resilient core, ensuring believers stick…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Mentoring the Next Generation - John Anderson
Disciples aren’t mass-produced; they’re handcrafted. Real church revitalization starts with intentionally pouring into individuals through organic, relational…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Boom - Breaking Barriers In Your Leadership - John Teichert
From commanding major Air Force installations to navigating tough seasons, General John Teichert shares core principles for breaking bureaucracy, raising…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Fostering And The Absence Of Biblical Manhood - David Delaney
With hundreds of thousands of children in foster care, answering James 1:27 is critical. Discover how local churches and biblical manhood can step up to…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Leadership That Is Adaptive - Andrew Bunnell
Stepping into cross-cultural ministry reveals that true leadership isn't about control or personal legacy. Discover how adaptiveness, servant leadership, and…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Leading With Conviction - Jimmy Lester
After 50 years in ministry and business, Dr. Jimmy Lester shares core principles on maintaining a servant's heart, overcoming challenges, and stewarding…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Red Sea Checklist: Three Important Leadership Words
Three words that will help us lead through difficulties. Learn the checklist and be ready to move forward.You can connect with Mike at…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Stop and Remember God's Faithfulness
In a busy world, we often run from event to event, project to project, and sometimes, miracle to miracle. In our fast-paced world, we need to develop the…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Don't Shoot the Naysayers: How to Deal with Critics
On the Path Forward, we can expect pushback. How do we deal with the four different types of critics?You can connect with Mike at https://JMichaelLester.com…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Pathways Not Promises
How does a leader share the next step forward? How does he stay with faith-filled optimism rather than presumption? One way is to provide pathways rather than…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Building a Support Team
No leader leads alone. Who are the ones who pour into you as a leader?You can connect with Mike at https://JMichaelLester.com, where you’ll also find more…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Make and Own the Decision
When the path forward is hidden, the greatest risk is standing still. Learn why decisive action and personal ownership are the hallmarks of a true leader in…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Trust When You Don't Understand
When a leadership path feels blocked and the way forward is unclear, total trust is required. Learn how to stop over-analyzing and take the smallest possible…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Walk in the Light
Uncertainty doesn't have to mean paralysis. Learn how to identify your fears, gain a new perspective, and take the next faithful step even when the future…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Identify the Fear
Fear paralyzes; Faith energizes. Learn to identify the fear that is trying to control you.You can connect with Mike at https://JMichaelLester.com, where you’ll…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
See the Big Picture
When the path isn't clear, take a step back, see the big picture, and prepare to go forward.You can connect with Mike at https://JMichaelLester.com, where…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Assess the Situation
Step one in understanding the difficulty is to assess the situation correctly. Learn how to avoid two common mistakes leaders make.You can connect with Mike at…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Go Forward
Introduction to Season 1 of 2026. Learn how to make biblical decisions as a leader, even when the path forward isn't clear.You can connect with Mike at…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
AI in Ministry
We're diving into the controversial topic of AI in ministry, focusing on how we maintain integrity, authentic study, and real discipleship in a world of…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Steven Montepeque Interview
Our modern world is designed to pull us away from relationship. We need to prioritize face-to-face relational discipleship in small covenant groups over rigid…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
The Power of Relationships
The most spiritually transformative moments come through a person. These are the friends who walk in when everyone else is walking out, helping us with…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Ten Principles for Relational Discipleship
Discipleship must be identity-based, not activity-based. These relational discipleship principles demand Spirit-led ministry that prioritizes who we are in…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Organic Multiplication Slow and Steady
We must move past curriculum and embrace life-on-life ministry. Multiplication should be the outcome of healthy New Testament Christianity, not the goal…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Discipleship is Our Mission
The mission of the church is discipleship, rooted in 2 Timothy 2:2. It requires relational discipleship, not curriculum. This life-on-life investment unlocks…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Discipleship Beyond the Stopwatch
Are you measuring spiritual success with a stopwatch? True spiritual formation is discipleship beyond the stopwatch, rooted in authentic mentoring, not a race…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Intentional Sharing Truth in Authentic Relationships
Stop searching for the magic curriculum! True relational discipleship is life-on-life investment. It requires intentionality and learning how to cultivate…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Discipleship Crossover
A conversation with Bryan Samms, Mike Lester, Nate Skelly, and Luke Clayton for a crossover episode of the Church Advance, Worldview, and Financial Pathway…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Rescued with Dr. Bryan Samms
In his new book, Rescued, Dr. Bryan Samms tells the story of his family’s four adoptions, revealing how God's hand was at work in every step of their journey…
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Matt & Krista Smith Interview
You can connect with Mike at https://JMichaelLester.com, where you’ll also find more discipleship resources. Learn more about Veritas Baptist College at…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
The Walk Starts Here
Discipleship has a face. It's not a program or a process; it’s a person-to-person relationship. True spiritual growth begins not with a strategy, but with one…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Beyond Checklists: Rediscover The Heart of Discipleship
Walk with me. That's the core of what discipleship is all about. It's about moving past a simple checklist to a deep and abiding relationship with Christ. This…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Rethinking Discipleship
We've lost the original punch of discipleship, relegating it to a curriculum instead of a transformative relationship. It's time to reframe the conversation…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Relational Discipleship
We pour information into people, but transformation is rare. What if the answer isn't another program, but a return to the relational model of Jesus? Join us…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Changing the Culture one person at a time - an interview with Missionary Adam Fridenstine
Adam and Esther Fridenstine have faithfully served in Cojutepeque, El Salvador for 12 years. The work God is doing through them is "marvelous in our eyes." He…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Exploring Christianity with Jon Beazley, part 2 of 2
Jon has an amazing story. He has traveled as an evangelist for six years, planted a church in Seattle, has wrestled with doubts as a pastor as he has tried to…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Exploring Christianity, an interview with Jon Beazley (1 of 2)
Jon has an amazing story. He has traveled as an evangelist for six years, planted a church in Seattle, has wrestled with doubts as a pastor as he has tried to…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Pure and Undefiled Religion: Missional Fostering with Jon Stone
James teaches that pure religion includes caring for the fatherless. The Stones, a pastor/wife team for over 25 years, have fostered over 40 children. His…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Apologetics and Parenting: A conversation with Tobi England
Apologetics isn't just about debating an atheist in a public place! Apologetics should be taking place in the Christian home. Join the conversation today as…
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Two Indispensable Anchors for a Biblical Worldview
A person's worldview should be able to answer four basic questions: 1) Where did I come from? 2) Who am I / Why am I here? 3) What's wrong with the world, and…
Worldview with J. Michael LesterMinistry Talk with Missionary Justin Hayes
Justin and Grace Hayes have been faithfully serving the Lord in Los Hermanos, Spain, a neighboring city to Sevilla. After being denied a second term in…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Materialism vs a Biblical Worldview, conclusion
Hear the conclusion of our discussion with Tim Rosen concerning the solution for rooting out materialism.
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Materialism vs a Biblical Worldview, Part 1
In part 1 or 2, we interview Tim Rosen. Tim is the author of four books, has a ministry to local churches concerning financial stewardship, is a licensed…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
A Journey of Grace with Erik McKay
Join us as we follow the journey of a senior pastor who shows a great picture of what God's grace can accomplish through difficult circumstances.
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Small town ministry with Jesse Loggans
Today, I interview a pastor who has served for the last decade in a town of 300. How does one's theology allow contentment in a smaller work?
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
The Importance of Biblical Intake - with Pastor Jimmy Lester
If we are going to understand where theology and life intersect - if we are going to truly have a biblical worldview - then we have to have a steady intake of…
- Worldview with J. Michael Lester
Welcome to Worldview, where theology and life intersect
This trailer shares a glimpse of where this podcast is headed. Let's take the journey together!