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This week, Eric and Scholar-in-Residence Ed Stetzer discuss the differences between denominations and how God is moving through His Church around the world. Ed Stetzer, Ph.D., is the Dean and Professor of Leadership and Christian Ministry at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. Ed has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches; trained pastors and church planters on six continents; earned two master’s degrees and two doctorates; and he has written hundreds of articles and a dozen books. He serves at Mariners Church as a Scholar-in-Residence & Teaching Pastor. "Can Faithful Christians Agree to Disagree on Sexuality?" by Ed Stetzer: https://churchleaders.com/voices/512232-agree-to-disagree-christian-sexuality-gender.html

Hear a roundtable discussion with Eric and Lead Discipleship Pastor John Thomas as they walk through different spiritual gifts and how God moves through us to build His Church and serve others with His love.

Listen to a conversation between Eric and former Newport Beach Mayor Will O’Neill as they dive into navigating faith and public service. Will O’Neill has served in many roles, including as the Mayor of Newport Beach, a Newport Beach City Council Member, the Chairman of the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency, and the Chairman of the Republican Party of Orange County. Will and his family have been a part of Mariners Church for several years and are currently a part of Eric’s Life Group. 

In this week’s episode, Eric and Lee Strobel discuss common questions about Heaven and our eternity with Jesus. After probing the evidence for Jesus for nearly two years, Lee Strobel became a Christian in 1981. He is the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune and a New York Times best-selling author of more than 40 books and curricula, including The Case for Christ and The Case for Heaven. His books have sold 18 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 40 languages.

Join Eric and author Rebecca McLaughlin for a deeper conversation about God’s character throughout Scripture. Rebecca McLaughlin is a renowned author who holds a Ph.D. in Renaissance Literature from Cambridge University and a degree in theological and pastoral studies from Oak Hill Theological College in London. Her book, Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion, has been a major resource for several messages of our On the Table series through the years. Books by Rebecca McLaughlin: Confronting Christianity Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships? The Secular Creed

If I Had More Time will be taking a short break for the holidays. New episodes will begin again on the weekend of Jan 3 & 4 with the start of our new teaching series, On the Table. In the meantime, we invite you to check out our other digital content! First Time? Start Here: https://rock.marinerschurch.org/connectcard Can we pray for you? https://rock.marinerschurch.org/page/692 You can find information for all our Mariners congregations, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website https://www.marinerschurch.org/ ----------------------------------------------------------------  FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinerschurch  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinerschurch  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/marinerschurch  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinerschurch  • Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariners.online --------------------------------------------------------------------  Support the ministry and help us reach people worldwide: https://www.marinerschurch.org/give/ Like podcasts? Check out more from Mariners Church https://www.marinerschurch.org/podcast-channels/

Join Eric and Content Pastor Liz Garcia as they talk about bringing Thursday Nights at Mariners to three more Mariners congregations, hosting Mariners weekend services at Union Rescue Mission in L.A., and launching Mariners San Clemente and Mariners Yorba Linda--plus, a special preview of the questions from our upcoming On the Table teaching series! First Time? Start Here: https://rock.marinerschurch.org/connectcard Can we pray for you? https://rock.marinerschurch.org/page/692 You can find information for all our Mariners congregations, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website https://www.marinerschurch.org/ ----------------------------------------------------------------  FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinerschurch  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinerschurch  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/marinerschurch  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinerschurch  • Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariners.online --------------------------------------------------------------------  Support the ministry and help us reach people worldwide: https://www.marinerschurch.org/give/ Like podcasts? Check out more from Mariners Church https://www.marinerschurch.org/podcast-channels/

Tune into this week's episode as Content Pastor Liz Garcia is joined by Teaching Pastor Christine Caine and they discuss the way God is moving around the world, preparing our hearts for Christmas, and the hope God offers us in our seasons of waiting! First Time? Start Here: https://rock.marinerschurch.org/connectcard Can we pray for you? https://rock.marinerschurch.org/page/692 You can find information for all our Mariners congregations, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website https://www.marinerschurch.org/ ----------------------------------------------------------------  FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinerschurch  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinerschurch  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/marinerschurch  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinerschurch  • Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariners.online --------------------------------------------------------------------  Support the ministry and help us reach people worldwide: https://www.marinerschurch.org/give/ Like podcasts? Check out more from Mariners Church https://www.marinerschurch.org/podcast-channels/

Tune into this week's episode as Eric is joined by special guest Christine Caine and they discuss the importance of carrying holy restlessness and finding our rest in Jesus' finished work! Chris Caine is a speaker, author, and activist who has been serving the local church globally for over 30 years. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization, The A21 Campaign, which works at the local, domestic, and international level to end modern-day slavery. She also founded Propel Women, an A21 initiative dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose.

Tune into this week's episode as Eric is joined by special guest Steve Graves and they discuss how to wisely implement and drive change as a leader! Steve Graves is a strategist, CEO advisor, author, and served as a Leadership Coach for Eric during his 5 years as Senior Vice President at Lifeway Christian Resources. He has authored twenty books and worked with thousands of leaders, weaving themes of strategy, leadership, and faith to help people flourish in their lives and work. First Time? Start Here: https://rock.marinerschurch.org/connectcard Can we pray for you? https://rock.marinerschurch.org/page/692 You can find information for all our Mariners congregations, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website https://www.marinerschurch.org/ ----------------------------------------------------------------  FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinerschurch  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinerschurch  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/marinerschurch  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinerschurch  • Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariners.online --------------------------------------------------------------------  Support the ministry and help us reach people worldwide: https://www.marinerschurch.org/give/ Like podcasts? Check out more from Mariners Church https://www.marinerschurch.org/podcast-channels/

This week, Eric is joined by special guest Joel Klatt as they discuss the importance of being authentic, consistent, and credible as a leader. Joel Klatt is the lead college football and NFL draft analyst for FOX Sports. He hosts The Joel Klatt Show podcast and is a former standout quarterback at the University of Colorado. 

In this week's episode, Eric is joined by special guest Rob Pelinka as they talk about the relationship between character and competence and the importance of perseverance in leadership! Rob Pelinka is the President of Basketball Operations and General Manager of the Los Angeles Lakers. He gained prominence as a sports agent, representing top NBA talent, including Kobe Bryant, and founding the Landmark Sports Agency. First Time? Start Here: https://rock.marinerschurch.org/connectcard Can we pray for you? https://rock.marinerschurch.org/page/692 You can find information for all our Mariners congregations, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website https://www.marinerschurch.org/ ----------------------------------------------------------------  FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinerschurch  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinerschurch  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/marinerschurch  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinerschurch  • Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariners.online --------------------------------------------------------------------  Support the ministry and help us reach people worldwide: https://www.marinerschurch.org/give/ Like podcasts? Check out more from Mariners Church https://www.marinerschurch.org/podcast-channels/

Tune into this week's episode as Eric is joined by special guest Cheryl Bachelder and they discuss how to live and lead with Christlike servanthood! Cheryl Bachelder was the CEO of Popeyes Industry during the turnaround years. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Chick-fil-A and as a board member of WorkMatters, a ministry focused on helping Christian leaders discover the sacredness of their work. She also authored the leadership book Dare to Serve.

Tune into this week's episode as Eric is joined by special guest Ruben Mendoza and they discuss what it means to lead with conviction! Ruben Mendoza is the Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Foundation Building Materials with 25 years of industry experience. Before founding the company in 2011, Ruben served as the Chief Executive Officer of AMS, a leading distributor of building products.  First Time? Start Here: https://rock.marinerschurch.org/connectcard Can we pray for you? https://rock.marinerschurch.org/page/692 You can find information for all our Mariners congregations, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website https://www.marinerschurch.org/ ----------------------------------------------------------------  FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinerschurch  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinerschurch  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/marinerschurch  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinerschurch  • Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariners.online --------------------------------------------------------------------  Support the ministry and help us reach people worldwide: https://www.marinerschurch.org/give/ Like podcasts? Check out more from Mariners Church https://www.marinerschurch.org/podcast-channels/

Join Senior Pastor Eric Geiger and Content Pastor Liz Garcia for a bonus episode as they discuss the historical context of the book of Nehemiah and give an overview of our new teaching series, How to Lead! First Time? Start Here: https://rock.marinerschurch.org/connectcard Can we pray for you? https://rock.marinerschurch.org/page/692 You can find information for all our Mariners congregations, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website https://www.marinerschurch.org/ ----------------------------------------------------------------  FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinerschurch  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinerschurch  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/marinerschurch  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinerschurch  • Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariners.online --------------------------------------------------------------------  Support the ministry and help us reach people worldwide: https://www.marinerschurch.org/give/ Like podcasts? Check out more from Mariners Church https://www.marinerschurch.org/podcast-channels/