Jonathan Evans is Dr. Tony and Lois Evans’ youngest child, and a former fullback for multiple NFL teams. His parents encouraged Jonathan and his siblings to be whatever God wanted them to be…and God has used him in positions with great visibility for His glory. He is the co-pastor with his father Tony Evans at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas, and the chaplain for various NFL teams. He loves sharing God’s Word and praying for those in need.

Balancing ministry and family life is challenging. Opportunities come and go, but families are here to stay. The best “yes” is “no.” Be intentional with your priorities. Is your purpose to complete something that a previous generation started? How are you working in your own community to further the Kingdom, to share the message of God’s love with those around you? What is your legacy?

Enjoy this teaching on how the family is the foundation for our society, and how the enemy comes to rob, kill, and destroy. We must remain vigilant.

What is the difference between Christianity and being a Saint? What are the stigmas associated with the label of being a Christian? Are they positive or negative? Addison Bevere, the COO of Messenger International, breaks down the difference of what it means to be a Christian versus what Christ calls us to do, act like a saint. Are you acting like a Christian or sharing the Gospel like a Saint?

Rodney and Michele Gage, founders of familyshift.com discuss how to maintain a healthy marriage. If you find yourself drifting away from your original dream for your family and your marriage relationship… shift. This can ultimately help make the difference in your relationships and build a stronger marriage over time. All is not lost if you get off track… simply shift.

Though storms are a part of the Christian life, God leads us to a port of safety and refuge when we call on Him. If there’s a storm, it’s only because you are “this close” to your purpose! Pursue righteousness and find your destiny in Christ. The level of diversity that you face is directly proportionate to your destiny. God gave us the Holy Spirit as the exact representation of Jesus that lives within us. Learn what it means to lean on Him.

On this special edition of The Difference, Pastor Matt and Kendal talk to two dynamic pastors, Jentezen Franklin, pastor of Free Life Chapel in Gainesville, Georgia, and Anthony B. Thompson, an African American preacher from Charleston, South Carolina. These men share with great transparency about their darkest moments and deepest hurts. Listen to the amazing work God did in their lives to learn how to “love like you’ve never been hurt.” God works through your deepest hurts to minister to others about God’s greatness.

Kelly Shackleford, Founder of First Liberty Institute, discusses with Pastor Matt and Kendal the importance of protecting your personal liberties. God led Kelly to become an attorney as a young man to help others fighting for religious freedom. Today, he is grateful that God gave him the desires of his heart. Kelly currently stands in front of the highest courts in the land, including the Supreme Court, to protect the rights of his clients. And when God is for you, who can be against you? Let Him lead the way as you stand up for the truth. Be faithful in the middle of the darkness and God’s light will shine brightly.

In America, the need to defend our religious freedoms is growing with each passing year. Religious freedom is just the first freedom to be taken away when citizens look at losing their freedoms and rights. Political freedoms are next when big government tries to control its citizens. Kelly Shackleford discusses why we must hold the government accountable and maintain our freedoms. The handling of religious freedom by the government is the barometer indicating that we are in a real battle. Being woke doesn’t stand for freedom. It tries to punish citizens for believing something different than the mainstream.