Everyday World Changer Podcast

For this session, you will be listening to the last part of my talk that I gave at Baylor University in Waco, TX. The talk was entitled, "How to Live a Life with Awesome Purpose" based in Ephesians 4:1-6. If you haven't done so already, then go back and listen the first part. In a fast-paced, activistic society, words like "world changer" and "history maker" have been twisted to mean mere activism. But Jesus is changing us as we are called to be His change agents. Listen to this podcast for more insight! Session #024 Click to Listen Main Outline How to Live a Life with Awesome Purpose Main Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 #1: Be completely humble and gentle (v. 1-2) #2: Be patient and bear one another in love (v. 2) #3: Make every effort to keep unity (v. 3) Reflection Questions What does it look like for you to be patient with people around you? How do you need to change? What does it mean to keep unity and not uniformity? How can you encourage people to be unique AND unified? Resource Links Overrate

For this session, you will be listening to the first part of my talk that I gave at Baylor University in Waco, TX. The talk was entitled, "How to Live a Life with Awesome Purpose" based in Ephesians 4:1-6. In a fast-paced, activistic society, words like "world changer" and "history maker" have been twisted to mean mere activism. But Jesus is changing us as we are called to be His change agents. Listen to this podcast for more insight! Session #023 Click to Listen Main Outline How to Live a Life with Awesome Purpose Main Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 #1: Be completely humble and gentle (v. 1-2) #2: Be patient and bear one another in love (v. 2) #3: Make every effort to keep unity (v. 3) Reflection Questions What does it look like for you to practice humility and gentleness this week? Resource Links Overrated (Video) by Eugene Cho Overrated (Book) by Eugene Cho How to Take Your First Steps into God's Global Mission 5 Marks of a World Changer Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating,

For this session, you will be listening to the second part of my talk that I gave at Harvest Church of God in Dallas, TX. The talk was entitled, "6 Keys to Become a Transformational South Asian Church" based in 2 Corinthians 5:14-21. This passage is often used to illustrate personal transformation, but I believe this text gives us keys for communal, wide-spread transformation.  Listen to this podcast for more insight! Session #022 Click to Listen Main Outline 6 Keys to Become a Transformational South Asian Church Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Key #1: We must be compelled by love (v. 14) Key #2: We must be convinced of the truth (v. 14) Key #3: We must no longer live for ourselves (v. 15) Key #4: We must not regard anyone with a worldly point of view (v. 16-17) Key #5: We must be about the message/ministry of reconciliation (v. 18-19) Key #6: We must empower ambassadors (v. 20-21) Reflection Questions How can you start using these keys to take your church to the next level? What do you need to

For this session, you will be listening to the  first part of my talk that I gave at Harvest Church of God in Dallas, TX. The talk was entitled, "6 Keys to Become a Transformational South Asian Church" based in 2 Corinthians 5:14-21. This passage is often used to illustrate personal transformation, but I believe this text gives us keys for communal, wide-spread transformation.  Listen to this podcast for more insight! Session #021 Click to Listen Main Outline 6 Keys to Become a Transformational South Asian Church Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Key #1: We must be compelled by love (v. 14) Key #2: We must be convinced of the truth (v. 14) Key #3: We must no longer live for ourselves (v. 15) Key #4: We must not regard anyone with a worldly point of view (v. 16-17) Key #5: We must be about the message/ministry of reconciliation (v. 18-19) Key #6: We must empower ambassadors (v. 20-21) Reflection Questions Does Christ's love compel you? Has His love made an impact on your life such that you are wil

For this session, you will be listening to the second part of my talk that I gave at InterVarsity's Red River Regional Breakthrough Conference. The talk was entitled, "Sent out in Worship" based on Luke 24:36-53. The resurrection evokes worship in us! Jesus then sends us out in worship to engage in His mission. I believe that this podcast will be encouraging and uplifting! Listen to this podcast for more insight! Session #020 Click to Listen Main Outline Sent out in Worship Main Text: Luke 24:36-53 Can you imagine the first few moments after Jesus' resurrection? Jesus reveals Himself to His disciples and declares PEACE The disciples are amazed and worship Jesus Jesus sends us out in worship in His Mission Jesus convinces us of His Resurrection Jesus calls us in His Mission Jesus clothes us in His Power Reflection Questions Are you living out Jesus’ calling for you? Are you treating evangelism as extra credit or is it the crux of your discipleship? Have you been clothed with Jesus’ power? Wh

For this session, you will be listening to the first part of my talk that I gave at InterVarsity's Red River Regional Breakthrough Conference. The talk was entitled, "Sent out in Worship" based on Luke 24:36-53. I unpack the first few moments after Jesus' resurrection. This event in history evokes worship in us! Jesus then sends us out in worship to engage in His mission. I believe that this podcast will be encouraging and uplifting! Listen to this podcast for more insight! Session #019 Click to Listen Main Outline Sent out in Worship Main Text: Luke 24:36-53 Can you imagine the first few moments after Jesus' resurrection? Jesus reveals Himself to His disciples and declares PEACE The disciples are amazed and worship Jesus Jesus sends us out in worship in His Mission Jesus convinces us of His Resurrection Jesus calls us in His Mission Jesus clothes us in His Power Reflection Questions Are you convinced of Jesus’ resurrection? Is this event a question mark or an exclamation point in your life?

For this session, you will be listening to the second part of my talk that I gave at Texas Woman's University in Denton, TX entitled, "Put on the Helmet of Salvation" based on Ephesians 6:10-17. If you haven't done so, go back and listen to the first part. I cover the importance of the Armor of God, reasons we should wear it, and the significance of the Helmet. I believe that this podcast will encouraging and informative. Listen to this podcast for more insight! Session #018 Click to Listen Main Outline Put on the Helmet of Salvation Main Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 The Armor of God indicates that we are in a "struggle" Our enemy in this struggles is not other people, but powers and principalities We are asked to put on the whole armor of God, not just bits and pieces We are called to stand firm, stand strong The Helmet of Salvation is significant for the following reasons It provides Protection It provides Perspective It provides Personal Identity  Reflection Questions Where do you draw your

For this session, you will be listening to the first part of my talk that I gave at Texas Woman's University in Denton, TX entitled, "Put on the Helmet of Salvation" based on Ephesians 6:10-17. I cover the importance of the Armor of God, reasons we should wear it, and the significance of the Helmet. I believe that this podcast will encouraging and informative. Listen to this podcast for more insight! Session #017 Click to Listen Main Outline Put on the Helmet of Salvation Main Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 The Armor of God indicates that we are in a "struggle" Our enemy in this struggles is not other people, but powers and principalities We are asked to put on the whole armor of God, not just bits and pieces We are called to stand firm, stand strong The Helmet of Salvation is significant for the following reasons It provides Protection It provides Perspective It provides Personal Identity  Reflection Questions How has your thought life been impacted lately? Are you winning in the battlefield of

For this session, I will be giving you some advice on how to NOT share your faith with people around you. Basically, I want to give you 7 Terrible Ways to Share Your Faith! Haha, I figured if I made a few caricatures of bad evangelistic methods, then you could identify if you are one or more of these caricatures. But let’s be honest, evangelism is a scary for word for some people. It might be a scary word for you too. All sorts of stuff goes on in your head, feelings of inadequacy, fears of being misunderstood, fears of being labeled intolerant, etc. Because of these feelings, we tend to be terrible when it comes to talking about Jesus.  Listen to this podcast for more insight! Session #016 Click to Listen Main Outline 7 Terrible Ways to Share Your Faith! THE TRAVELING SALESMAN THE LONE RANGER THE ROBOT WITH AN AGENDA THE BIG CHEESY THE SWEATY AWKWARD DUDE MR/MS. DOOM AND GLOOM SUPER VAGUE!   Reflection Questions Are you excited about sharing your faith with your friends? Why or why not?

For this session, you will be listening to the last part of the talk that I gave at Metro Church of God in Dallas, TX. It was an evening devoted to missions. If you haven't already done so, go back and listen to the first part of this talk. The topic for this evening meeting was, “God’s Heart for the World”. I used Romans 10:13-15 as the main text. This is a topic that is very important to me. I love challenging young adults by asking them to take a dive into the mission of God around them, whether locally or globally. You can make a difference. Listen below. Session #015 Click to Listen Main Outline God's Heart for the World Main Text: Romans 10:13-15 Talk Outline: Enter the text: Romans 10:13-15 FOUR POWERFUL WORDS Believe Hear Speak Go SPEAK The Word of God attached to your voice is powerful We must speak in a way that people can understand The Good News must be contextualized into the Heart Language of the people around you GO Jesus commands us to GO into all of the world GO

For this session, you will be listening to the first part of the talk that I gave at Metro Church of God in Dallas, TX. It was an evening devoted to missions. I was privileged to give the main talk. The topic for this evening meeting was, “God’s Heart for the World”. I used Romans 10:13-15 as the main text. This is a topic that is very important to me. I love challenging young adults by asking them to take a dive into the mission of God around them, whether locally or globally. You can make a difference. Listen below. Session #014 Click to Listen Main Outline God's Heart for the World Main Text: Romans 10:13-15 Talk Outline: Enter the text: Romans 10:13-15 FOUR POWERFUL WORDS Believe Hear Speak Go BELIEVE People all around us are being prepared to believe The harvest is plentiful, it is ready God’s heart beats for those that do not know Him God is preparing people to believe in Him HEAR Faith comes by hearing, and hearing the word of God Hearing is important, but sometimes the pa

I had the distinct honor of speaking at InterVarsity’s National Asian American Staff Conference in Los Angeles, CA. Asian American InterVarsity Staff from all over the United States gathered together to be trained, refreshed, and challenged. The topic for this conference was, “Unleashing a Prophetic Imagination”. We took about 4-5 days to unpack the book of Ephesians. It was a rich and convicting time in the God’s Word. I was asked to give the opening keynote address on Ephesians 1. Today, you will listen to this last part of this talk. Go back and listen to the first art of this talk here. Session #013 Click to Listen Main Outline Unleashing a Prophetic Imagination Main Text: Ephesians 1 Talk Outline: The Beauty of Ephesians It is the overture of His symphony of the Ages It is the grand schematic of His Will  It is manifesto of His Kingdom God the Father God, the Father, wants to lavish His Spiritual Blessings on you God , the Father, has a plan for you Do you believe in God's Plan for you?

I had the distinct honor of speaking at InterVarsity’s National Asian American Staff Conference in Los Angeles, CA. Asian American InterVarsity Staff from all over the United States gathered together to be trained, refreshed, and challenged. The topic for this conference was, “Unleashing a Prophetic Imagination”. We took about 4-5 days to unpack the book of Ephesians. It was a rich and convicting time in the God’s Word. I was asked to give the opening keynote address on Ephesians 1. Today, you will listen to this first part of this talk.  Session #012 Click to Listen Main Outline Unleashing a Prophetic Imagination Main Text: Ephesians 1 Talk Outline: The Beauty of Ephesians It is the overture of His symphony of the Ages It is the grand schematic of His Will  It is manifesto of His Kingdom God the Father God, the Father, wants to lavish His Spiritual Blessings on you God , the Father, has a plan for you Do you believe in God's Plan for you? Do you need to get right with the Father? God,

Romantic relationships have the tendency of veering off track. But there is hope. I believe God’s Word can help us initiate strong romantic relationships. I've written a blog about this already. But I thought it would be a good idea to make a podcast about Romantic Relationships and how God plays a role in it. Today you will be listening to the second part of the talk that I gave at LOFT City Church. The topic I am addressing is “God Centered Romantic Relationships”.    Session #011 Click to Listen Main Outline God Centered Romantic Relationships Main Text: Jeremiah 17:9-10, Matthew 6:21, Psalms 37:4 Talk Outline: Comparison of Relationship Myths and God’s Word There is only ONE person in this world for you – find them! Find your missing piece – two halves make a whole! Mr./Mrs. Right is waiting for you – act now! 8 Questions to ask Yourself in order to Know If You Are Ready to Initiate a Romantic Relationship Are you right with God? Does God have the last word? Has God’s Word affirmed this d

One topic of conversation that has come up over and over again these past few months is “Romantic Relationships”. Of course I work with college students so it is a popular topic. I've written a blog about this already. But I thought it would be a good idea to make the next two podcast sessions about Romantic Relationships and how God plays a role in it. Today you will be listening to the first part of the talk that I gave at LOFT City Church. The topic I am addressing is “God Centered Romantic Relationships”.  Romantic relationships have the tendency of veering off track. But there is hope. I believe God’s Word can help us initiate strong romantic relationships. Please listen to this talk and let me know if you have any questions!   Session #010 Click to Listen Main Outline God Centered Romantic Relationships Main Text: Jeremiah 17:9-10, Matthew 6:21, Psalms 37:4 Talk Outline: Modern Dating vs. Biblical Union Finding the right person vs. Being the right person Intimacy before commitment vs. Commitme

This podcast session is the second part of the talk that I gave at The University of Texas at Dallas. The topic I am addressing is “God’s Mission at the University”. In order to unpack this idea, I will be using Acts 2:36-47 as the main text. If you haven’t done so yet, go back and listen to session #8 to gain more context. You can find that session at www.linsondaniel.com/8.  The university is a critical juncture in the life of a person. College students are away from home, away from parents, and many are making decisions within the next 4 years that will impact the next 40 years of their life. It is vital for college students to meet Jesus within this timeframe and within this context. The university is one of the best moments in a person’s life, especially when Jesus is in the mix. The university is where I gained clarity about Jesus. Session #009 Click to Listen Main Outline God's Mission at the University Main Text: Acts 2:36-47 Talk Outline: We Must Be People Devoted to God's Mission Demonstr

The university is a critical juncture in the life of a person. College students are away from home, away from parents, and many are making decisions within the next 4 years that will impact the next 40 years of their life. It is vital for college students to meet Jesus within this timeframe and within this context. The university is one of the best moments in a person’s life, especially when Jesus is in the mix. The university is where I gained clarity about Jesus. Today you will be listening to a talk that I gave at The University of Texas at Dallas. I was asked to address the topic “God’s Mission at the University”. In order to understand this idea, I will be using Acts 2:36-47 as the main text.   Session #008 Click to Listen Main Outline God's Mission at the University Main Text: Acts 2:36-47 People are open to hear about Jesus “What must I do?” We must be available to demonstrate God’s Love Follow Peter's example We must be bold to declare God’s Love “I want you to be assured of this, J

This is a special podcast session in which I give my best tips on discipleship. Basically, you will get to have the same advice that I give my staff members with InterVarsity/USA. Over the years, I have discipled countless young adults. Some went really well, and others were terrible. Through it all, I've learned a lot. I want to share "7 Tips on How to Disciple Others Effectively!".  Session #007 Click to Listen Main Outline 7 Tips on How to Disciple Others Effectively Prepare your own heart Choose the right person Setup a regular time to interact Choose 1-3 goals to accomplish Focus on the Bible Respond in active obedience Challenge to "Go and Do Likewise!" Reflection Questions Are you excited about discipling someone? Why or why not? Do you know a few people that would like to disciple by someone like you? Who? What will it take for you to make an invitation this week? Go for it. Believe and call/text that person. Resource Links Discipleship Essentials: A Guide to Building Your Life in

This podcast session features the LAST part of my LAST talk in the series, "Being Disciples, Making Disciples". This talk is entitled, "Good News and Transformation". Jesus engages in a provocative conversation with a Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus has taught us three important things as follows: Jesus asks us to follow Him to challenging places Jesus models how ordinary conversation at a well, can become extraordinary if we talk about spiritual things, namely Jesus. Jesus illustrates that the Gospel has the power to cross every boundary, like gender, ethnic, and social boundaries. The rest of this conversation will be intense and revealing! Session #006 Click to Listen Main Outline Main Text: John 4 Following Jesus can be challenging, and will push us out of our comfort zones God’s Love and His Good News can cross any kind of boundary, as long as we are willing to go and share This Good News of Jesus’ love for the world can transform entire communities if we don’t miss the opportunity. Refle

This podcast session features the first part of my last talk in the series, "Being Disciples, Making Disciples". This talk is entitled, "Good News and Transformation". Often following Jesus takes us to hard places in life… it’s tough. I’ve experienced this many times. I know you have too. Whoever said that following Jesus would make life easy, lied to us. Following Jesus is good, but it ain’t always easy. Jesus engages in a provocative conversation with a Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus helps us see that being a disciple can be difficult, and Jesus also helps us see that the Gospel can cross any kind of boundary. I hope this conversation will expand our understanding of Jesus. Session #005 Click to Listen Main Outline Main Text: John 4 Being a disciple can take us to difficult places and situations Everyday moments at a well can become extraordinary if disciples point to Jesus The Gospel can cross any kind of boundary if disciples are willing to share Reflection Questions Are there hard things go