The Rewards of Commitment: Rich Wilkerson, Jr. and David & Tamela Mann
Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
Jesus Calling
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🗓️ 27 June 2019
⏱️ 36 minutes
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Summary
One of the hardest parts of our Christian walk is to make that walk consistent, especially in the storms of life. But today’s guests, pastor Rich Wilkerson, Jr. and entertainers David & Tamela Mann, have found when they draw near to God, especially when they’re in the valley, He remains faithful to us. And in fact, God’s presence gives us the strength to keep going so we can perform one of our highest callings: to nurture relationships with the people around us and fill them with His love.
Links, Products and Resources Mentioned:
Jesus Calling June Prayer Calendar
Rich Wilkerson, Jr. (Facebook)
Rich Wilkerson book, Friend of Sinners: Why Jesus Cares More About Relationship Than Perfection
David Wilkerson book, The Cross and the Switchblade
The Cross and the Switchblade movie trailer
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
David and Tamela Mann (Facebook)
David and Tamela Mann book, Us Against the World: Our Secrets to Love, Marriage, and Family
The Manns television reality show
Interview Quotes:
“[Our time at VOUS church] has been an amazing three years, getting to see people's lives changed and transformed by the message of Jesus.” - Rich Wilkerson, Jr.
“I'm just thankful for the heritage [to] know so many things that have happened in my life are because I stand on the shoulders of the giants in the faith [who] have gone before me.” - Rich Wilkerson, Jr.
“From a young age, I was always very sensitive towards God. I knew I loved God, and I knew that God loved me. I don't think I was always sure how I fit in. I didn't really see how I was going to play my part.” - Rich Wilkerson, Jr.
“I think so often in church, we're so good at talking about things after the miracle happens. I think we need more people to be open when they're actually in the midst of pain.” - Rich Wilkerson, Jr.
“Many times we don't allow ourselves to be honest with God in our pain, in our worry, in our fear to ever discover that He's actually right there with us.” - Rich Wilkerson, Jr.
“When it comes to God, there are certain things you can't learn on the mountaintop. You actually have to learn it in the valley.” - Rich Wilkerson, Jr.
”Storms either have a way of pushing you away from God, or you can choose to allow your storm to push you towards God.” - Rich Wilkerson, Jr.
“Ultimately the way that you view God is going to dictate how you receive and communicate with God.” - Rich Wilkerson, Jr.
“I want people to hear the truth, that the gospel is good news, that God is not mad at you. He’s madly in love with you.” - Rich Wilkerson, Jr.
“In any marriage you're gonna have some challenges, [but] you have to make up your mind that you love each other enough to fight for each other.” - Tamela Mann
“Singing was our passion, it was our heart.” - Tamela Mann
“I'm just so happy to be able to share my gift and to be where we are today. We take no credit. All glory goes to God.” - Tamela Mann
“[Jesus Calling] gives you some practical things I can take home [and go,] ‘Oh okay, I can do that.’” - David Mann
“People won't judge you on your perfection. They'll judge you on your consistency.” - David Mann
“We just want to let people know there is still hope. Our Savior still lives.” - David Mann
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| 0:00.0 | I just think we're living in a day and age right now where people need hope. People need |
| 0:06.6 | to know the grace of God. People wonder over and over again, what's the message of Jesus? |
| 0:11.2 | It's really simple. Jesus Christ, he did not come for the healthy, he |
| 0:16.0 | came for the sick. He did not come to condemn the world. He came to save the world. |
| 0:20.9 | Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast. |
| 0:24.0 | Today's guests express how their relationships through joys and tears have stood the test of time |
| 0:29.6 | because of an unwavering commitment to God and the ones they love. |
| 0:33.8 | And as they've learned what keeps a relationship strong, they have dedicated their lives to share |
| 0:38.1 | this message with others. |
| 0:40.1 | Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. and entertainers David and Tamela Mann. |
| 0:45.0 | First up, Rich Wilkerson Jr. is the pastor at Voo Church in Miami, Florida. |
| 0:50.0 | Rich descends from four generations of pastors on both sides of his family, including David |
| 0:54.5 | Wilkerson, the writer of the classic Christian book, The Cross, and the Switchblade. |
| 0:58.8 | Today, Rich tells us how he forged his own way in ministry amidst his family's rich legacy and about his |
| 1:04.5 | latest book, Friend of Sinners, Why Jesus Cares More About Relationship than about Perfection. |
| 1:10.6 | He also opens up on the painful struggle he and his wife endured in their young marriage that lasted nearly a decade. |
| 1:17.0 | My name is Rich Wilkerson Jr. and I lead Voo Church in Miami, Florida with my wife, Don Chary. |
| 1:25.0 | Voo Church is a new church plant just three years old and it's really in the heart of |
| 1:30.0 | Miami. Voo is just short for rendezvous. People always ask us, what does Voo mean? |
| 1:35.1 | Is that even a real church name? |
| 1:36.8 | Ronde vu means the meeting place, but we quickly discovered that people had a hard time |
| 1:41.1 | spelling the word and googling the word. |
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