In this first episode of the Ministering the Savior’s Way podcast, Jared Garfield and Tom Obenchain introduce the purpose of the show and talk about why we need share our stories of ministering to inspire and encourage others.
Never has there been a greater need for ministering the Savior’s way in the world than today, right now! Join Tom and Jared as they talk about the strengths that different people with different personalities bring to ministering.
Topics Covered in This Episode:
- The purpose of the show and what prompted the hosts to start it.
- Why there must be more than one style of ministering and how God uses each of us to minister in our own natural ways.
- The need to enjoy the process of ministering and leave behind the guilt sometimes associated with our lack of perfection in this activity.
- A personal story about how two people with very different styles combined to minister to a family and make a difference in their lives.
Ministering Tips in This Episode:
- Use people’s names when speaking to them and praying for them to build a feeling of love for them as you minister.
- Invite people to participate in church experiences with you as an equal rather than making your invitation sound like the other person needs what you already have.
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Submit Your Own Story:
We invite you to share your own story of how the ministering of another has blessed your life or the life of someone you know. Email us at mystory@ministeringthesaviorsway.com.
Content Disclaimer:
This is not an official podcast of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The ideas and opinions presented during the show are those of the hosts and of their guests alone. People of all backgrounds and religious affiliations are welcome to submit their stories and even encouraged to do, so that all may be strengthened and inspired as we strive to minister the Savior’s Way.
Credits and Attributions:
Music for the Ministering the Savior’s Way Podcast is compliments of audionautix.com.