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Monty Sharp; The Gatekeeper Initiative

Monty Sharp; The Gatekeeper Initiative

By Student Venture

Monty Sharp, the head of Student Venture Ministries in the Temecula Valley talks about how we can become strong gatekeepers in our communities and how we can help our personal spheres of influence.
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37. Monty and Karen Sharp Interview

Monty Sharp; The Gatekeeper InitiativeAug 24, 2022

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37. Monty and Karen Sharp Interview

37. Monty and Karen Sharp Interview

Join us today as we discuss how God has called Monty and Karen into ministry and how Student Venture has impacted their lives. In this extended episode, we also get to learn about some of the miracles that have happened in their lives. Thank you all for joining us in this podcast. We will be taking a break after this episode and will keep you posted when the next episode should be available.

Aug 24, 202254:18
36. Humility

36. Humility

Join us today as we discuss why humility is important. Why are we called to be humble?

Aug 17, 202235:31
35. Bob Cormack Interview

35. Bob Cormack Interview

Today, we talk with Bob who is a retired fire captain. We talk about what a leader is, what it looks like, and examples of what good leadership looks like.

Aug 10, 202234:34
34. Does Truth Matter?

34. Does Truth Matter?

Join us today as we discuss what truth is. Is it relative or absolute? Why does this matter to us as gatekeepers?

Aug 03, 202234:09
33. Propaganda

33. Propaganda

Today, Monty and Michele talk about what propaganda is, how it has been used, and what it has to do with us as gatekeepers.

Jul 28, 202239:55
32. What is a Leader?

32. What is a Leader?

Today we discuss what a leader is and how we as gatekeepers are called to be leaders. We discuss how to become better leaders in our gates of influence.

Jul 20, 202246:31
31. Deena Szczypiorski Interview

31. Deena Szczypiorski Interview

Join us today as we talk about discipleship with Deena. What is it? Why is it important to us as gatekeepers?

Jul 13, 202241:37
30. Harmony

30. Harmony

Join us today as we discuss harmony and how truth and love are a part of achieving it. How is it important to us as gatekeepers?

Jul 06, 202239:41
29. Devonie Biasella Interview

29. Devonie Biasella Interview

Join us today for our first-ever zoom interview.

Jun 29, 202242:16
28. Freedom

28. Freedom

Join us today as we talk about freedom and how fortunate we are to be free.

Jun 22, 202220:06
27. Lessons I've Learned from my Fathers

27. Lessons I've Learned from my Fathers

Join us today for our father's day themed episode. We discuss what lessons Monty has learned from both his Heavenly Father and his earthly father.

Jun 15, 202237:49
26. For a Lack of Wood, the Fire Burns Out

26. For a Lack of Wood, the Fire Burns Out

Join us today as we talk about what this proverb means and what it means to us as gatekeepers.

Jun 08, 202229:49
25. Kyle Lakin Interview

25. Kyle Lakin Interview

Join us as we interview the editor of this podcast, Kyle Lakin. Today we discuss anxiety, identity, spiritual gifts, and working as a part of a team.
Jun 02, 202233:38
24. Snatching Victory form the Jaws of Defeat

24. Snatching Victory form the Jaws of Defeat

Join us today as we go through 2 Chronicles 20 to learn how to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

May 25, 202242:27
23. Reggie Corrington Interview

23. Reggie Corrington Interview

Join us today as we interview Reggie, a city coordinator here at Student Venture. We discuss some of the flaws of the church, purpose, and caring for others. 

May 19, 202238:30
22. Camo Christianity

22. Camo Christianity

Why do we hide the love of Jesus from the world around us? Especially when His love is there, the single greatest life-changer.

May 11, 202238:47
21. Pay Attention to the Teacher

21. Pay Attention to the Teacher

Paying attention to the teacher in school is a great way to learn what you need to pass a class. Join us today as we discuss how Jesus is the teacher of our lives.

May 04, 202240:43
20. Ryan Sharp Interview

20. Ryan Sharp Interview

Join us today in our interview focusing on family, what it is like being a pastor's kid, and loving people.

Apr 27, 202240:55
19. Lost for a Lack of Testimony

19. Lost for a Lack of Testimony

Today, we talk about teenagers and the importance of testimony. Why is this a big deal and why should we share our faith?

Apr 21, 202245:02
18. Walt Combs Interview

18. Walt Combs Interview

Join us today as we interview Dr. Walter Combs and discuss living and loving life as a gatekeeper.

Apr 14, 202238:32
17. Why Do Bad Things Happen?

17. Why Do Bad Things Happen?

Why do bad things happen to good people? Today, we discuss why God allows bad things to happen, and how He can use them for good.

Apr 06, 202232:32
16. Hoops or Hope

16. Hoops or Hope

Today, we talk about God's work of restoration in our lives. All of us are in need of it, but in the process of helping others acquire it we can make a real mess of it. God's grace and forgiveness are freely given and not acquired by our performance. Check this out. It will set you free.  

Mar 30, 202229:28
15. Michele Cormack Interview

15. Michele Cormack Interview

Check out our interview with Michele as she shares wisdom and joy from her 28+ years of working with teens as a mom, Student Venture Campus Director, discipler, and SV Administrator.

Mar 23, 202231:10
14. Dealing with Loss

14. Dealing with Loss

Today, we discuss coping with the loss of loved ones. We find out how we can do this with the five L's of leaving others better than you found them, as well as the acronym REMEMBER.

Mar 16, 202239:10
13. Paul and Laurie Eldridge Interview

13. Paul and Laurie Eldridge Interview

Today, we interview Paul and Laurie Eldridge with a reminiscence of past Student Venture memories.

Mar 10, 202240:52
12. Say No to Anxiety

12. Say No to Anxiety

Today, we discuss what the Bible says about anxiety. How can it affect us as gatekeepers and what steps do we take to combat it?

Mar 02, 202234:25
11. Attitude of Gratitude

11. Attitude of Gratitude

Today, we are talking about thankfulness. Why is it important and how does it affect our lives?

Feb 23, 202238:58
10. Hard Things First

10. Hard Things First

Why is working hard important? Why do we need to do it first? Today, we discuss the answers to these questions and how they pertain to our calling as gatekeepers.

Feb 16, 202232:18
9. Cameron Stevens Interview

9. Cameron Stevens Interview

In today's interview, we focus on what being a gatekeeper looks like as a parent and as a teacher.

Feb 09, 202242:20
8. The Five Pillars of Healthy Relationships (FLEET)

8. The Five Pillars of Healthy Relationships (FLEET)

Today we discuss the five pillars of healthy relationships.  We will be using the acronym fleet to remember them.

Feb 02, 202242:51
7. Lindsay and Maddie Interview

7. Lindsay and Maddie Interview

Today we learn more about people in Student Venture. Maddie Warman and Lindsay Delong both share how Student Venture has changed their lives and how they are making an impact in students' lives currently.

Jan 26, 202230:58
6. The 7 T's of Loving Supernaturally

6. The 7 T's of Loving Supernaturally

We know we are called to love supernaturally, but how do we do that? Today we discuss what the 7 T's of loving supernaturally are and how they help.

Jan 19, 202231:03
5. Ryan George Interview

5. Ryan George Interview

In this episode, we interview Ryan George who is a part of the Student Venture staff.

Jan 12, 202228:01
4. Loving Supernaturally

4. Loving Supernaturally

Today, we learn about what loving supernaturally looks like and why it is important for us as gatekeepers to love supernaturally.

Jan 12, 202239:37
3. Formed and the Five Prefixes

3. Formed and the Five Prefixes

Today, we talk about how how the word "formed" and how it describes our relationship with God using just 5 prefixes.

Jan 12, 202227:11
2. What are Our Gates of Influence?

2. What are Our Gates of Influence?

Today, we learn about what gates we are called to be a gatekeeper for and what it looks like to be a gatekeeper.

Jan 12, 202228:37
1. What is a Gatekeeper?

1. What is a Gatekeeper?

Today, we will be discussing what a gatekeeper is and how we are all called to be gatekeepers.

Jan 12, 202223:59