In this inaugural session of The Call conference (May 2–3, 2008, Perimeter Church, Duluth, GA), celebrated author and social analyst Os Guinness unpacks the transformative power of God’s calling in our personal and public lives. Introduced by Bill Smith of CS Lewis Fellows Atlanta, Os traces the biblical and historical foundations of “calling”—from the Reformers’ primary vs. secondary call, to the Puritan insistence on doing “what you are” as unto the Lord. In this message you’ll discover: What Calling Really Means: Why our primary summons is to follow Christ—and how every vocation, from lawyer to homemaker, flows out of that central relationship. Living Integrated Lives: How to break down the sacred–secular divide so that “everyone, everywhere, in everything” is lived under Christ’s lordship. One Audience, One Purpose: Embracing the “audience of One” to guard against cultural pressures and build a life marked by integrity and perseverance. Whether you’re just beginning to explore your gifts or seeking renewal in your current role, Os Guinness shows how answering God’s call is the ultimate key to fulfillment—and the deepest hope our world needs. Join us as we step into God’s invitation to live with purpose. Used by permission of Os Guinness. Check out our books here. Subscribe to our weekly email at: himpublications.com/subscribe

In an age where theological ideas often shift like sand, how can we anchor ourselves in a firm foundation? This session explores the insights of Irenaeus, an early church father who confronted distorted interpretations of Scripture and defended the apostolic faith against emerging heresies. We'll examine how his critiques of second-century errors can illuminate today’s theological challenges, offering wisdom for interpreting Scripture with clarity and consistency. Whether you're curious about church history or concerned about modern doctrinal trends, this talk will provide valuable perspective and practical applications.

In this episode (a recording from a Youth Group talk), Chad Harrington explores what it means to see Jesus not just as Savior or Lord, but as Teacher—and not just any teacher, but the master teacher. Chad explains how Jesus taught with unmatched brilliance and communicated for transformation, not just information. He then takes it one step further: Jesus wasn’t just a teacher—he was the content himself. The original content creator. Drawing from John 6, this message invites listeners to experience Jesus as the one who not only gives life, but is life. Whether you're skeptical, curious, or ready to dive deeper, this episode will reframe how you see Jesus—and challenge you to take your next step as a learner under the greatest teacher who ever lived.

Jesus invested deeply in his disciples, ensuring his mission would continue. In this final chapter, Mark and Jeff stress the importance of mentoring future leaders, building a legacy of servant leadership. Practical guidance on developing a mentorship approach equips leaders to nurture others, helping them grow in both faith and leadership capabilities to carry the mission forward. Stream The Master Leader on Spotify (Included with Premium): https://open.spotify.com/show/6X56w2ETPoT2LZh9QPNtmo Download two free sample chapters of Mark Moore’s book on leadership, The Master Leader, here: https://themasterleader.com/ Purchase The Master Leader on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AkXW0Y Buy The Master Leader in bulk: https://himpublications.com/product/the-master-leader?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about Mark’s book The Master Leader: https://themasterleader.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://himpublications.com/subscribe/

Focusing priorities is about maintaining clarity and purpose. This chapter explores how Jesus kept “the main thing” at the center of his ministry, modeling the importance of simplicity and focus. Mark and Jeff discuss the necessity of prioritizing efforts that align with core values, empowering leaders to avoid distractions and make meaningful progress in their mission. Stream The Master Leader on Spotify (Included with Premium): https://open.spotify.com/show/6X56w2ETPoT2LZh9QPNtmo Download two free sample chapters of Mark Moore’s book on leadership, The Master Leader, here: https://themasterleader.com/ Purchase The Master Leader on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AkXW0Y Buy The Master Leader in bulk: https://himpublications.com/product/the-master-leader?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about Mark’s book The Master Leader: https://themasterleader.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://himpublications.com/subscribe/

Nimbleness allows leaders to adapt swiftly and thoughtfully. Through the example of Jesus’ ministry, Mark and Jeff discuss how agility enables leaders to respond effectively to changing circumstances and meet their team’s needs. This chapter offers strategies for staying open-minded, flexible, and grounded in core values, helping leaders navigate complex dynamics without losing sight of their mission. Stream The Master Leader on Spotify (Included with Premium): https://open.spotify.com/show/6X56w2ETPoT2LZh9QPNtmo Download two free sample chapters of Mark Moore’s book on leadership, The Master Leader, here: https://themasterleader.com/ Purchase The Master Leader on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AkXW0Y Buy The Master Leader in bulk: https://himpublications.com/product/the-master-leader?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about Mark’s book The Master Leader: https://themasterleader.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://himpublications.com/subscribe/

Consistency is a crucial discipline for leaders. This chapter highlights how Jesus’ commitment to prayer and Sabbath exemplified consistency, ensuring balance and focus. Jeff Osborne discusses the significance of developing sustainable leadership habits that withstand challenges, guiding listeners toward building routines that support spiritual and emotional resilience. Leaders are encouraged to cultivate consistency, even in small acts, to establish credibility and trust. Stream The Master Leader on Spotify (Included with Premium): https://open.spotify.com/show/6X56w2ETPoT2LZh9QPNtmo Download two free sample chapters of Mark Moore’s book on leadership, The Master Leader, here: https://themasterleader.com/ Purchase The Master Leader on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AkXW0Y Buy The Master Leader in bulk: https://himpublications.com/product/the-master-leader?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about Mark’s book The Master Leader: https://themasterleader.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://himpublications.com/subscribe/

Integrity is foundational to leadership, aligning your actions with who you are at your core. In this chapter, we explore how Jesus’ unshakable identity as God’s Son granted him confidence and humility, allowing him to live with integrity. Dr. Moore and Jeff Osborne discuss the significance of knowing who you are to lead with transparency and build lasting trust, offering practical insights for cultivating self-awareness and staying true to biblical values. Stream The Master Leader on Spotify (Included with Premium): https://open.spotify.com/show/6X56w2ETPoT2LZh9QPNtmo Download two free sample chapters of Mark Moore’s book on leadership, The Master Leader, here: https://themasterleader.com/ Purchase The Master Leader on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AkXW0Y Buy The Master Leader in bulk: https://himpublications.com/product/the-master-leader?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about Mark’s book The Master Leader: https://themasterleader.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://himpublications.com/subscribe/

In this episode, we dive into the essence of leadership through the lens of Christian principles. Drawing from decades of teaching, Mark and co-author Jeff Osborne explore the values and actions that define a "Master Leader." Inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus, they examine how servant leadership, rooted in integrity, stewardship, and love, empowers effective leadership in any setting—be it church, business, or community. With insights on embracing an abundance mindset, leading with a clear vision, and mentoring future leaders, they offer a roadmap to leading like Jesus, emphasizing that true leadership is both a gift and responsibility from God. Stream The Master Leader on Spotify (Included with Premium): https://open.spotify.com/show/6X56w2ETPoT2LZh9QPNtmo Download two free sample chapters of Mark Moore’s book on leadership, The Master Leader, here: https://themasterleader.com/ Purchase The Master Leader on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AkXW0Y Buy The Master Leader in bulk: https://himpublications.com/product/the-master-leader?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about Mark’s book The Master Leader: https://themasterleader.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://himpublications.com/subscribe/

Download two free sample chapters of Mark Moore’s book on leadership, The Master Leader, here: https://themasterleader.com/ In this message from Luke 19, Mark explores the contrast between success and significance through the story of Zacchaeus. If you’ve ever wondered why success can feel empty, Mark unpacks how isolation and mistrust can hinder true purpose. Through Zacchaeus’s encounter with Jesus, Mark shows how moving from success to significance involves using our resources and relationships to make an impact. This episode invites you to consider how to adopt Jesus' purpose—to seek and save the lost—and find a renewed sense of identity and mission. Learn more about and purchase Mark’s book The Master Leader: https://themasterleader.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://himpublications.com/subscribe/

Download two free sample chapters of Mark Moore’s book on leadership, The Master Leader, here: https://themasterleader.com/ In this message from John 6, Mark challenges us to trust in Jesus even when we feel overwhelmed by the challenges before us. Reflecting on the miracle of feeding the 5,000, Mark illustrates how God can take what seems insufficient in our hands and make it more than enough. He encourages us to step out in faith, handing over what we have to God, who can turn our "not enough" into abundance. Whether in marriage, parenting, or life’s struggles, Jesus invites us to take that bold step, trusting him to do the miraculous with what we offer. Learn more about and purchase Mark’s book The Master Leader: https://themasterleader.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://himpublications.com/subscribe/

This is the live book launch of Linda Reeb's Wise Moms. Learn more about the book at which is available here: https://wisemomsbook.com If you listen to this after the first week of the launch, which happened 9/10/2024, you can still get 25% off with code WISELAUNCH at https://himpublications.com/product/wise-moms. 

We’re thrilled to offer you a free sample chapter of Mark E. Moore’s book on leadership, The Master Leader, available here: https://themasterleader.com/. In this message from John 2, Mark will help you grow in their love of the church more: to see church more like a wedding than a funeral. If you feel like Jesus is not meeting your expectations in life, perhaps it’s because he wants to exceed them. What do you do when Jesus doesn’t met your expectations? Mark offers an answer anchored in the story of Jesus’ first sign, at a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Learn more about and purchase Mark’s book The Master Leader: https://themasterleader.com/. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://himpublications.com/subscribe/.

How can moms manage their emotions? MomsMentoring founder and author of Wise Moms, Linda Ruth Reeb, encourages moms to handle them from a Christian perspective. First, learn to identify your triggers, she suggests, like your kids disobeying, or perhaps emotions stemming from unresolved issues from your past. Then, she gives hope and advice about healing from a Christian perspective, as she points moms to God’s Word. Not only this, she emphasizes the importance of setting healthy boundaries and healing.  Reeb poses this to moms: Are you curious or critical when your emotions get the best of you? Get curious! How can we give negative emotions to God? Or should we just think differently? What’s the role of action to change our thinking?  Linda learned something about how to handle her anger from how her own mother modeled it that she shares with listeners.  _______ Buy Linda's book Wise Moms here: wisemomsbook.com. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://himpublications.com/subscribe.

Moms play a significant role in the home, and author Linda Reeb equips moms to view themselves as Chief Life Officers in their roles as wife and mother.    With questions about time and energy management, how you create a framework to shape family commitments, and what style of family you want to be, moms are encouraged to lean into who God made them to be as they build their family.    Moms, we believe this episode will encourage you to enjoy your CLO responsibilities and privileges!   _______ Buy Linda's book Wise Moms here: wisemomsbook.com. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://himpublications.com/subscribe.

Josh Patrick delivered this message on suffering in 2018, just months before he died of a years-long battle with stage four colon cancer. He knew suffering well. This sermon for me, which we turned into chapter 7 of the book Living Hope, is Josh at his best. He shares a story in this message that to me stands the test of time. He is humble, ardent, and so filled with hope.  In fact, I would say above all, Josh Patrick lived out the gospel of the hope of Jesus more than any one I’ve known personally.  This message is a treasure. In it Josh gives us four pieces of advice on how to be strengthened for suffering. I can think of no one better to deliver this message on 1 Peter 3:15–22. If you want to support us and the Patrick families desire to get Josh’s content out, grab a copy of Josh’s book we adapted from this sermon series into book format. It’s called Living Hope, and you can buy from our website here: https://himpublications.com/product/living-hope/ Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://himpublications.com/subscribe.

This is a sermon from Josh Patrick on 1 Peter 2:11–17, which we used and adapted to make chapter 4 of his posthumously published book Living Hope. In this message, Josh tackles hard yet liberating topics like doing hard things, abstaining from sinful desires, submitting to human authority, silencing foolish talkers, and living as free slaves. He ends with a call to show respect to everyone and to fear God. Buy Josh Patrick’s book Living Hope: https://himpublications.com/product/living-hope/ This pairs with a HIM Publications blog on chapter 4, which you can access here: https://himpublications.com/blog/1-peter-2-11/ Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://himpublications.com/subscribe.

This is the original sermon on 1 Peter 2:4–10 by Josh Patrick that goes with chapter 3 of his posthumously published book *Living Hope*.    Buy Josh Patrick’s book Living Hope here: https://himpublications.com/product/living-hope/   Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://himpublications.com/subscribe.

What produces false hope? In this Easter sermon on 1 Peter 1:3–9, Josh Patrick Josh Patrick speaks into this question as he shares with us the five myths of hope for us to stop believing. Then he shares clearly and concisely the truth about genuine hope in Jesus Christ.  “The hope of God is anchored in a specific moment of history,” Josh says. Josh helps us recognize five myths surrounding hope in order to place true hope. “God offers living hope,” he concludes.  Jesus’ dead heart started beating again, Josh says in the opening of this powerful message that was turned into book format: *Living Hope* (2024, posthumously published by HIM Publications).   Buy Josh Patrick’s book Living Hope here: https://himpublications.com/product/living-hope/ Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://himpublications.com/subscribe.

A sermon on 2 Chronicles 7:14 by Dave Clayton reveals that if you want to experience God's blessings, you must humble your heart and repent. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://himpublications.com/subscribe.