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Welcome to another episode of the By His Grace podcast. In today’s episode titled,”Jonathan Ayala: The Transformative Power of Seed” we have a special guest who shares a passion for the concept of planting seeds and what God does with them. Our guest, Jonathan Ayala met the host through the Spark Media Facebook group and their connection was instant. Misty and Jonathan delve into the idea that Earth, our home, is not a place we should wish to escape from, but rather a place designed by God for us to fulfill our destinies. They discuss the significance of planting seeds, both physically and metaphorically, and the faith required to trust in the process. Join us as we explore the power of seeds and the transformative nature of faith on this insightful episode.

Jonathan shared his passion for understanding our purpose on Earth and the significance of being a seed. He emphasized how God created us uniquely for this world, with a destiny to fulfill that no other creature can achieve. Earth, Jonathan believes, is a place where God’s invisibility challenges us to walk by faith and listen to His voice. We are called to die to ourselves, letting go of our current identities, and embrace the identity God has designed for us. Just as in planting a physical seed, there is a process of faith, dying, and transformation that leads to fruitful results.

The conversation expanded to reflect on the importance of time and patience in the process of growth. Just like a seed takes time to sprout and bear fruit, our journey as Christians often involves a continuous sanctification process that takes time to mature. Our faith and trust in God’s promises play a significant role in this process, as faith enables us to partake in the divine nature even before we witness the fulfillment of those promises. It is through walking in faith, believing in what is unseen, that we experience internal transformation and find true pleasure in pleasing God.

Episode Summary

• Introduction and Background of Jonathan.
• The Concept of Being a Seed and Planting Seeds.
• Influenced by a pastor’s teaching.
• Previous belief in wanting to escape Earth.
• Recognition that Earth was made by God for us.
• Earth as a place of faith and invisibility of God.
• Importance of planting seeds and dying to self.
• Transformation and being born into God’s identity.
• Analogy of planting physical seeds and having faith for their growth.
• Reaping the Harvest and Divine Promises.
• Receiving the blessings of promises before seeing them.
• Transformation through faith even before manifestation.
• Importance of internal transformation and walking by faith.
• Comparison to Abraham’s faith and righteousness.
• Temporality of Earth and greater value in being transformed by faith.
• Pleasing God through walking in promises now.
• Faith, Action, and Works– Faith as accounted for righteousness.
• Faith requiring action and works.
• Relation to the Bible study “The Struggle Is Real, but So is God”
• Mention of Abraham as an example.
• Purpose of faith and works complementing each other

Here are 3 key takeaways from our conversation:

We are designed for Earth: While many of us may have been taught to long for heaven and escape this earthly realm, it’s important to remember that God created us for a purpose here on Earth. He has given us a unique destiny to walk in, and Earth is the only place where seeds can be planted and bring forth abundant fruit.

Walking by faith: As we plant seeds, whether physically or spiritually, there is a process of faith and belief involved. We may not see the immediate results, but it is in this waiting period that our faith is strengthened and transformed. Ultimately, the real value lies in the internal transformation and the trust we place in God’s promises.

Faith in action: Our faith requires action. It’s not enough to simply believe in God’s promises; we must also take steps and work towards them. Just like Abraham, who believed and stepped out in faith, we too are called to actively participate in the manifestation of God’s promises. Our faith and works go hand in hand.

I encourage you to check out the full episode of the “By His Grace” podcast to gain more insights into the power of seed planting and how it can impact our lives.

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Welcome back to another episode of “By His Grace.” I’m your host Misty Phillip, and today we have an incredibly powerful and thought-provoking episode for you. In this installment, we delve into the importance of excellence in Christian Media, storytelling, the impact it has on our perception of reality, and how it shapes our culture.

Our guest, Terry Weaver, shares their personal journey with storytelling, from experiencing captivating narratives in the military to immersing themselves in the role of a character for a production called “Breaking Strongholds.” Terry’s exploration of character development led them to spend time with a former marine and detective, delving into the world of interrogations and investigations. Terry’s storytelling adventure didn’t stop there. They also wrote a captivating backstory for their character, which eventually transformed into a separate novel. This backstory provided a foundation for their acting and tapped into the power of personal stories.

During a prayer breakfast in Texas, Terry met someone who had an eye-opening encounter with the alarming tactics being used to target families and children, and it stirred a passion within them to create films that inspire hope. Terry explored the need for high-quality Christian entertainment that tackles the pressing issues faced by young people today. We also dive into Terry’s ongoing project, the second season of the gripping show “Breaking Strongholds,” which deals with tough topics and cannot seek funding from traditional Hollywood studios.

They rely on the support of local communities and generous donors to bring this impactful series to life. Additionally, Terry highlights the harmful influence of shows like “Euphoria,” and their determination to counter that with storytelling that empowers and uplifts.We cannot wait to share this episode with you as we unpack the power of stories, the danger of destructive narratives, and the potential for positive change through the art of storytelling. So grab your headphones, settle in, and join us for this captivating episode of “By His Grace.”

BREAKING STRONGHOLDS is a faith-based mystery drama series that keeps viewers guessing while addressing serious cultural issues. The show centers around a high-school teacher gone missing and the family of Detective Ethan James, whose son, unbeknownst to him, is considering suicide to escape the pain from the loss of his mother. All the while, a small Texas town is distracted and deceived by the arrival of world-renowned, best-selling author and thought leader, Redmond Quinn.

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