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Brenno - Christian Music, Authenticity, and the Gospel (#14)

Christian rap artist and Elim graduate Brenno Aquino joins the show to talk about authenticity in music and ministry, and how Elim Bible College gave him a foundation for powerful impact! Check out Brenno’s music, follow his ministry, and pre-save his debut album VIDA at instagram.com/brenno.music [http://instagram.com/brenno.music]. Visit elim.edu⁠ [https://elim.edu/]⁠ to learn more about Elim Bible College! Featured Songs: Brenno, Don Ready - Still Good Brenno, Marty - Thank GOD You Ain’t GOD Born in Brazil and raised in the U.S., Brenno is a Christian artist who’s passionate about spreading the message of Jesus across languages and cultures. Rooted in a deep love for both worship and urban sounds, Brenno blends English and Portuguese in a bold, Spirit-led sound that resonates across borders. From powerful collaborations with KB, Aline Barros, and Nesk Only to solo tracks that echo Christ, Brenno represents a new wave of global Kingdom music. With every lyric and beat, the mission remains clear: to glorify Jesus and unite hearts through the power of sound. — Ian Laird is the Servant Ministry Coordinator and Marketing Assistant at Elim Bible College. He and his wife, Bridget, met at Elim, graduated together in 2023, and have been leading worship together for years, currently serving with Elim and at Covenant Life Church in Henrietta, NY. They share a passion for helping people glorify God and know Him in spirit and truth, and are honored and excited to travel and minister with the Servant team. Ian is also a graphic designer, and has worked with multiple non-profit organizations and Christian music artists to help them communicate their story beautifully and effectively. You can view some of his work here [https://ianlaird.myportfolio.com/].

Servant wants to bless your church! - Ian Laird (#13)

Hosts Dr. A and Ian Laird talk about Elim's revived traveling worship ministry, Servant, from its origins to its objectives and, most importantly how YOU can bring them to your church! To connect with Servant and request a visit, go to elim.edu/servant [https://elim.edu/servant]. Visit elim.edu⁠ [https://elim.edu/]⁠ to learn more about Elim Bible College! Ian Laird is the Servant Ministry Coordinator and a Marketing Assistant at Elim Bible College. He and his wife, Bridget, met at Elim, graduated together in 2023, and have been leading worship together for years, currently serving Elim and at Covenant Life Church in Henrietta, NY. They share a passion for helping people glorify God and know Him in spirit and truth, and are honored and excited to travel and minister with the Servant team. Ian is also a graphic designer, and has worked with multiple non-profit organizations and upstart Christian music artists to help them communicate their story beautifully and effectively. You can view some of his work ⁠here⁠ [https://ianlaird.myportfolio.com/]. — Dr. Fred Antonelli currently serves as President of Elim Bible College. Prior to his role at the college, Dr. Antonelli served on the Board of Trustees as well as attended EBC in the early 1970’s during the Charismatic and Jesus People Movements (the 4th and last Great Awakening) in the United States. Dr. Antonelli was a Senior Pastor for 23 years and hosted Rock Alive, a nationally syndicated Christian Rock show heard over both the CBN and SRN radio networks from 1992-1999. He also founded Life Counseling Center, Inc., with five offices on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware. Dr. Antonelli has a Bachelor's Degree in Theology, a Masters in Clinical Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. He is an author and writes for national Christian magazines. He and his high school sweetheart, Debbie, live in Lima, NY and have three children and six grandchildren.

Dr. Mark Rutland - The Empowerment of the Holy Spirit (#12)

Dr. A and Sammy Foster have a great dialogue with a wide range of wisdom from the renowned Dr. Mark Rutland! To see more from Dr. Rutland or check out his books, visit ⁠⁠drmarkrutland.com⁠⁠ [https://drmarkrutland.com/]. Visit ⁠elim.edu [https://elim.edu/]⁠ to learn more about Elim Bible College! Dr. Mark Rutland is the founder of Global Servants, which he began in 1977 with his wife, Alison. Over the years Dr. Rutland has served as the Senior Pastor of Calvary Assembly in Orlando, FL and a University President at Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL and Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. A native of Texas, he was educated at the University of Maryland, Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, and holds a Ph.D. from California Graduate School of Theology. Through Global Servants, Rutland has traveled in missionary evangelism around the world and founded ministries in Ghana and Thailand. The House of Grace home for tribal girls in Chiang Rai, Thailand was founded in 1988 and houses over 100 girls. He also is a sought-after speaker for leadership seminars and conferences in the U.S. and abroad. — Since 2010, Sammy Foster and his wife Ruth have led Lighthouse.Church in fulfilling its mission to reach the lost and make disciples. Along with their children, Asher, Lucia & Silas they are passionate about sharing the life-changing message of Jesus and watching Him radically transform lives through the power of His love. He is the author of Elements, Foolproof, The Messenger, Super.Natural.Change., RE: A Guide For The Disconnected, Plain & Simple: The Essentials of Following Jesus, and Mind Your Business: The Art of Staying in Your Lane. — Dr. Fred Antonelli currently serves as President of Elim Bible College. Prior to his role at the college, Dr. Antonelli served on the Board of Trustees as well as attended EBC in the early 1970’s during the Charismatic and Jesus People Movements (the 4th and last Great Awakening) in the United States. Dr. Antonelli was a Senior Pastor for 23 years and hosted Rock Alive, a nationally syndicated Christian Rock show heard over both the CBN and SRN radio networks from 1992-1999. He also founded Life Counseling Center, Inc., with five offices on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware. Dr. Antonelli has a Bachelor's Degree in Theology, a Masters in Clinical Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. He is an author and writes for national Christian magazines. He and his high school sweetheart, Debbie, live in Lima, NY and have three children and six grandchildren.

Kenneth Wagner - Myths of Ministry (#11)

Dr. A and Pastor Kenneth Wagner unpack common misconceptions that can hurt your ministry. To see more from Pastor Kenneth and UNITED Church, visit unitedchurchde.com [https://www.unitedchurchde.com/]. Visit ⁠elim.edu [https://elim.edu/]⁠ to learn more about Elim Bible College! Kenneth Wagner is the Lead Pastor of UNITED Church. Pastor Kenneth attended Southern Wesleyan University in South Carolina, where his passion and calling for ministry came to life. Throughout his college career, when he wasn't playing on his college baseball team, he was leading a Campus Ministry with a few of his closest friends. It was in college that he met his wife, Sherry. Together, they moved to Delaware, where Pastor Kenneth spent seven years as a Students Pastor in Harrington, Delaware. Then, in July of 2013, Pastor Kenneth felt a clear call to plant UNITED Church.  Partnering with the Association of Related Churches (ARC), UNITED Church was born on September 20th, 2015. On launch day, we saw 515 people in attendance! Since that day, UNITED Church has grown to have two locations in the State of Delaware and has reached thousands with the life-giving message of the gospel. — Dr. Fred Antonelli currently serves as President of Elim Bible College. Prior to his role at the college, Dr. Antonelli served on the Board of Trustees as well as attended EBC in the early 1970’s during the Charismatic and Jesus People Movements (the 4th and last Great Awakening) in the United States. Dr. Antonelli was a Senior Pastor for 23 years and hosted Rock Alive, a nationally syndicated Christian Rock show heard over both the CBN and SRN radio networks from 1992-1999. He also founded Life Counseling Center, Inc., with five offices on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware. Dr. Antonelli has a Bachelor's Degree in Theology, a Masters in Clinical Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. He is an author and writes for national Christian magazines. He and his high school sweetheart, Debbie, live in Lima, NY and have three children and six grandchildren.

The Everyday Importance of Theology - Sam Case (#10)

Host Ian Laird sits down with grad student and registrar Sam Case to talk about the real-life impact of studying theology, and how to navigate the tension between holding to core truths and engaging with broader theological ideas. Visit ⁠elim.edu⁠ [https://elim.edu] to learn more about Elim Bible College! Sam Case is a graduate of Elim Bible College and a graduate student at Regent University. In addition to serving as the registrar and IT Director at Elim, he leads worship and ministers at Covenant Life Church in Henrietta, NY. Raised in Poland, he and his wife Patrycja met at Elim and live in Lima, NY. — Ian Laird is the Servant Ministry Coordinator and a Marketing Assistant at Elim Bible College. He and his wife, Bridget, met at Elim, graduated together in 2023, and have been leading worship together for years, currently serving Elim and at Covenant Life Church in Henrietta, NY. They share a passion for helping people glorify God and know Him in spirit and truth, and are honored and excited to travel and minister with the Servant team. Ian is also a graphic designer, and has worked with multiple non-profit organizations and upstart Christian music artists to help them communicate their story beautifully and effectively. You can view some of his work here [https://ianlaird.myportfolio.com/].