Nola Wood shares her personal journey into politics, highlighting the importance of stewardship and the sanctity of life. She recounts her involvement in picketing an abortion provider in Wichita and distributing pro-life messages. Additionally Nola emphasized the need for Christians to vote for candidates based on shared values rather than party lines. KC Conservatives Nola started the KC Conservatives after running for state representative in 2010. Both speakers stress the significance of Christian involvement in politics, advocating against a passive “sit and wait for Jesus to return ..read more

United in Crisis Kansas City! During this interview, the initiative “United in Crisis KC” becomes apparent as a focused effort to prepare and empower the local church in responding to disasters. In times of crisis, the church has the chance to take the lead in serving the community of its city. The aim of United in Crisis KC is to provide Christians with the necessary infrastructure and training to actively respond to crises in our city. Greg’s explanation highlights the practicality of the approach, which includes a 24/7 crisis hotline and the use of innovative software like UIC Connect ..read more

In this thought-provoking podcast centered around family structure and its multifaceted impact on society, Nathan Sack and Michael Miller passionately delve into the intricacies of raising children, navigating teenage identity formation, grappling with trauma and mental health, and addressing the systemic challenges faced by urban communities, particularly in Kansas City. With a focus on the significance of the nuclear family, Nathan and Michael shared personal stories and statistical insights, underlining the importance of a balanced parental dynamic for children’s long-term success an ..read more

I have always loved the old veins of our beautiful Kansas City. Of course it will take more than a little paint and remodeling to bring back the zest and flair of these older commercial streets but the framework is there… its already there. Taking this picture from my van while driving down Prospect Ave. As you can see there is 4 store fronts if you were to move these same store front locations to neighborhoods such as Waldo or Brookside they would be immediately restored and put to good use. So what is different what is lacking… Restoring the Health of the City Have you ever taken time t ..read more

In June 2020 Damion Cooper was given a vision for a new ministry to reach youth in Kansas City. God put on his heart to leave the ninety-nine and go after the one through performing arts shows, put on by his organization, Collektive Company. Influenced Today’s world is saturated with influencers. From celebrities to social media, young people are being more influenced by outside sources than ever before. Damion Cooper, the CEO and founder of Collektive Company, knows something about influence. Damion had a promising future in soccer when he was a teenager. His passion for soccer consumed ..read more

Have  you ever heard of Racers for Christ! I hadn’t before meeting Justin Lawson. Justin Lawson grew up around racing, with his grandfather and father both involved in the sport. Were talking about open wheel racing, on 3/8 to 1/2 mile Dirt Tracks (Open wheel racing refers to exposed tire and wheel cars, different from stock cars like NASCAR.) In our interview we took a Zig Zagging pathway of discovery through racing details, health struggles, and rediscovering God. Around 23:30 is where we focusing on Racers for Christ. It’s incredible the journey that we are on God always has an ..read more

In this podcast episode Scott and I reflected on the recent centennial celebration in Kansas City, it was both a mix of celebration and contemplation, as we acknowledge the collaborative efforts and milestones achieved. Update Scott shared that God’s Relay Race will no longer host monthly prayer gatherings at Westport Plexpod for the foreseeable future. Scott captured the intent perfectly stating that God’s Relay Race doesn’t want to presume upon the Lord but intends to wait on God to provide purpose and vision for GRR’s future. Continuing We are going to continue the Beachhead Briefs ..read more

This podcast focused on introducing Chris Ward’s soon to be released book The Path To Purpose. In the podcast Chris and I took a storied approach to unlocking the value this book offers and getting to know Chris as a person. This book truly is an action-based guide to unlocking new horizons for yourself and those you influence. Maybe it’s time to pivot, make significant changes or redesign your life now so that you can have the desired end game. https://pathtopurposebook.co  The post The Path to Purpose (Book) with Chris Ward appeared first on Faith Horizons ..read more

Julia Dell Otterness is a Christian artist whose journey in the world of art has been shaped by her deep faith and creative passion. She began her artistic journey with a degree in advertising design from the Colorado Institute of Art. Her love for art has always been a central part of her life, and she shared an interesting anecdote about signing her name as “Julia Dell” on her paintings to retain her middle name, in case she got married in the future. Julia’s artistic journey took an unexpected turn when she encountered faith and connected with Jesus. This life-changing experience led her ..read more

A recap of the Centennial Event on Nov 11th, 2023. We discussed the success of this event after 5 years of Monthly Prayer gatherings and countless hours of work to commemorate the historic event in 1923!  We discussed the next steps for God’s Relay Race, including continuing monthly prayer meetings, incorporating TED Talks, and exploring the possibility of taking the event on the road to different businesses in the city. Scott and I also discussed excitement for the future, hoping to expand the reach of God’s Relay Race, engage more businesses, and create a lasting impact on the c ..read more