Shift – Simple Truth, Big Change
Shift is a ministry of the Father’s House created to communicate simple Bible truth to everyday people just like you. We believe big change is possible in every life, and that’s why, at its core, Shift is about teaching practical action steps that will help you walk out the truth that you are learning.
Finding a Way to Forgive Series
This SHIFT series launched from the book “Finding a Way to Forgive” written by Kelli Sanders.
Finding a Way to Forgive Session #8
“Living a Life of Forgiveness Pt. 2”
Welcome to Session 8 of Finding a Way to Forgive. In this series we are learning how to live out God’s command to love like Jesus loved and forgive like Jesus forgave. In this session we will discuss living in love toward people while also using wisdom in relationships. Join us as we examine these truths together!
Finding a Way to Forgive Session #7
“Living a Life of Forgiveness Pt. 1”
Welcome to Session 7 of Finding a Way to Forgive. In this series we are learning how to live out God’s command to love like Jesus loved and forgive like Jesus forgave. In this session we will discuss the benefits of living a life of forgiveness and being able to let go rather than hold on to offense. Join us as we examine these questions together!
Finding a Way to Forgive Session #6
“Wrong Beliefs About Forgiveness Pt. 2”
Welcome to Session 6 of Finding a Way to Forgive. In this series we are learning how to live out God’s command to love like Jesus loved and forgive like Jesus forgave. In this session we will examine wrong beliefs about forgiveness. Is forgiveness the same as trust? Does forgiveness mean they “get away with it”? Does forgiveness mean I act like it never happened – do I forgive and forget? Join us as we examine these questions together!
Click the link below to access the download for Session Six of Finding a Way to Forgive https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GM3f…
Finding a Way to Forgive Session #5
“Wrong Beliefs About Forgiveness Pt. 1”
Welcome to Session 5 of Finding a Way to Forgive. In this series we are learning how to live out God’s command to love like Jesus loved and forgive like Jesus forgave. In this session we will examine wrong beliefs about forgiveness. Is forgiveness the same as trust? Does forgiveness mean they “get away with it”? Does forgiveness mean I act like it never happened – do I forgive and forget? Join us as we examine these questions together!
Click the link below to access the download for Session Five of Finding a Way to Forgive https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Pd0…
Finding a Way to Forgive Session #4
“Forgiveness is About Freedom”
Welcome to Session 4 of Finding a Way to Forgive. In this series we are learning how to live out God’s command to love like Jesus loved and forgive like Jesus forgave. In this session we will examine the truth that forgiveness is about freedom. Jesus paid a high price for our freedom and God wants us to live in that freedom! Forgiveness keeps our heart free. Join us as we examine this truth together!
Click the link below to access the download for Session Four of Finding a Way to Forgive https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nEW-…
Finding a Way to Forgive Session #3
“Forgiveness is a Choice”
Welcome to Session 3 of Finding a Way to Forgive. In this series we are learning how to live out God’s command to love like Jesus loved and forgive like Jesus forgave. In this session we will examine the truth that forgiveness is a choice. We all have the free will to choose in our lives. Throughout scripture God says, “Choose life!” – in other words – choose God’s ways over your own. This requires trust. Join us as talk about how to do this!
Click the link below to access the download for Session Three of Finding a Way to Forgive https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vzme…
Finding a Way to Forgive Session #2
“God Can Create in Us the Will to Forgive”
Welcome to Session 2 of Finding a Way to Forgive. In this series we are learning how to live out God’s command to love like Jesus loved and forgive like Jesus forgave. In this session we will examine the truth that in the times when we cannot find it within ourselves to forgive, God can create in us a heart that is willing to forgive. Join us as examine this truth together!
Click the link below to access the download for Session Two of Finding a Way to Forgive https://drive.google.com/file/d/160_o…
Finding a Way to Forgive Session #1
“Forgiveness is Possible with God”
Welcome to Session 1 of Finding a Way to Forgive. In this series we are learning how to live out God’s command to love like Jesus did and forgive like Jesus forgave. In this session we will examine the truth that it is possible to forgive with God’s love in our heart and the Holy Spirit’s enabling power. Join us as we walk this path together!
Click the link below to access the download for Session One of Finding a Way to Forgive https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ftZM…
Life on Purpose Series
This SHIFT series launched from the series “Life on Purpose” taught by Pastor Ryan Richard at The Father’s House of Acadiana.
Life on Purpose Session #10
“Our Calling to People”
Welcome to Session 10 of Life on Purpose. In this series we are exploring what God’s word says about His plans and purposes for our lives individually and for mankind. In session ten Pastor Ryan joins us to talk about our calling to God and to people! Join us as we explore this thought together!
Click the link below to access the download for Session Ten of Life on Purpose: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ia4x…
Life on Purpose Session #9
“Prioritizing Our Purpose”
Welcome to Session 9 of Life on Purpose. In this series we are exploring what God’s word says about His plans and purposes for our lives individually and for mankind. In session nine Pastor Ryan joins us to talk about prioritizing our purpose to ensure our calling doesn’t become a passion-driven, self-focused pursuit, but rather a purpose-driven, others-focused life of service. Join us as we examine this truth together!
Click the link below to access the download for Session Nine of Life on Purpose: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U-z7…
Life on Purpose Session #8
“Interview with Larissa Brown Pt. 2”
Welcome to Session 8 of Life on Purpose! In session eight I do part 2 of my interview with Larissa Brown of Life Impact International, a global anti-trafficking organization whose mission is to PREVENT the trafficking of children, RESCUE them from trafficking, and bring HEALING and restoration to those in their care. Join us as Larissa shares her personal testimony of how God called her to be a missionary to Thailand.
If you’d like to learn more about Life Impact and the work they do with children, you can find them at: www.lifeimpactintl.org
Life on Purpose Session #7
“Interview with Larissa Brown Pt. 1”
Welcome to Session 7 of Life on Purpose. In session seven I interview Larissa Brown of Life Impact International, a global anti-trafficking organization whose mission is to PREVENT the trafficking of children, RESCUE them from trafficking, and bring HEALING and restoration to those in their care. We discuss how God worked in Larissa’s life to lead her into her purpose and calling.
If you’d like to learn more about Life Impact and the work they do with children, you can find them at: www.lifeimpactintl.org
Life on Purpose Session #6
“You Can Know God’s Plan and Purpose for Your Life”
Welcome to Session 6 of Life on Purpose. In this series we are exploring what God’s word says about His plans and purposes for our lives individually and for mankind. In session six we look at the truth that we can know God’s plan and purpose for our lives. God’s word reveals that He instructs us, guides us, leads us into truth and shows us things to come. When we offer Him our gifts, talents, and abilities, He will show us how to use them for our good and His glory! Join me as we examine this truth together!
Click the link below to access the download for Session Six of Life on Purpose: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AXHs…
Life on Purpose Session #5
“Our Calling is the Path to Our Purpose”
Welcome to Session 5 of Life on Purpose. In this series we are exploring what God’s word says about His plans and purposes for our lives individually and for mankind. In session five we look at the truth that our calling is the path to our purpose. If our destination is a life of fulfilled purpose, bringing God glory by doing what He tells us to do, then our calling is the path we walk on to get there! Join me as we examine this truth together!
Click the link below to access the download for Session Five of Life on Purpose: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17dFt…
Life on Purpose Session #4
“Our Purpose is to Rule and Serve”
Welcome to Session 4 of Life on Purpose. In this series we are exploring what God’s word says about His plans and purposes for our lives individually and for mankind. In session four we look at the truth that our purpose is to rule and to serve. It is true that we are called to rule and subdue; however, ruling in God’s kingdom is different than we might think. We are called both to rule like servants and serve like kings. Join me as we examine this truth together!
Click the link below to access the download for Session Four of Life on Purpose: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s-ZP…
Life on Purpose Session #3
“Our Purpose Requires Our Growth”
Welcome to Session 3 of Life on Purpose. In this series we are exploring what God’s word says about His plans and purposes for our lives individually and for mankind. In session three we look at the truth that our purpose requires our growth. It’s God’s desire that our internal growth prepares us to carry the weight of our assignment. Foundational “cracks” that compromise our character must continually be sealed and healed as God increases and promotes us. Join me as we examine this together!
Click the link below to access the download for Session Three of Life on Purpose: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x9yR…
Life on Purpose Session #2
“Our Purpose is Born Out of Relationship”
Welcome to Session 2 of Life on Purpose. In this series we are exploring what God’s word says about His plans and purposes for our lives individually and for mankind. In session two we look at the truth that our purpose is born out of our relationship with God. As we abide in Him we find our purpose and fulfill it, but apart from Him we follow futile paths, lack depth of character and don’t produce lasting fruit. Join me as we examine this together!
Click the link below to access the download for Session Two of Life on Purpose: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_pHw…
Life on Purpose Session #1
“We are Called According to God’s Purpose”
Welcome to Life on Purpose, our new Shift series! In this series we are exploring what God’s word says about His plans and purposes for our lives individually and for mankind. God wants to see us flourishing, fulfilling our purpose, and being fruitful in every good work. I invite you to join me!
Click the link below to access the download for Session One of Life on Purpose: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yt0i…
Face to Face Series
This SHIFT series launched from the series “Face to Face” taught by Pastor Ryan Richard at The Father’s House of Acadiana.
Face to Face Session #8
“Face to Face Recap”
Welcome to session eight of Shift! Today we are talking about some key take aways from this last Face to Face Shift series, highlighting our trust in God through every season of life and how our relationship with God leads us into our purpose. We hope you enjoy today’s teaching!
Face to Face Session #7
“Trust is the Heart of Intimacy”
Welcome to session seven of Shift. Today we are examining the truth that trust is the heart of intimacy. We know God is faithful, but what happens when circumstances that surround us cause us to question God’s faithfulness? How do we respond to these “disruptions of trust”? Do we draw closer or do we turn away? Let’s answer these very important questions in our study of the word. We hope you enjoy today’s teaching!
Click the link below to access the download for Session Seven: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eEZ3F8ZsPIDeoCEAHpxx9U3Di2_Bixpv?usp=drive_link
Face to Face Session #6
“We Can Reflect God’s Faithfulness”
Welcome to session six of Shift. Today we are beholding the glory of God’s faithfulness! As we look at God’s faithfulness together, we believe we are being transformed into a faithful, trustworthy people! We hope you enjoy today’s teaching!
Click the link below to access the download for Session Six: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QS3AS6AlC0_DikSsyl2pOa6jX_RaDbJg?usp=drive_link
Face to Face Session #5
“We Can Reflect God’s Loyal Love”
Welcome to session five of Shift. Today we are beholding the glory of God’s loyal love! As we look at God’s covenant-keeping love together, we believe we are being transformed into a loyal, promise keeping, loving people!
We hope you enjoy today’s teaching! Click the link below to access the download for Session Five: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dsYy…
Face to Face Session #4
“We Can Reflect God’s Patience”
Welcome to session four of Shift. Today we are beholding the glory of God’s patience! As we look at God’s patience (or longsuffering) together, we believe we are being transformed into a patient, long-suffering, slow to anger people!
We hope you enjoy today’s teaching! Click the link below to access the download for Session Four: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dsYy…
Face to Face Session #3
“We Can Reflect God’s Grace”
Welcome to session three of Shift. Today we are beholding the glory of God’s graciousness! As we look at God’s graciousness together we believe we are being transformed into a gracious people!
We hope you enjoy today’s teaching! Click the link below to access the download for Session Three: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X7n5…
Face to Face Session #2
“We Can Reflect God’s Compassion”
Welcome to session two of Shift. Today we are beholding the glory of God’s compassion! As we look at God’s compassion together we believe we are being transformed into a compassionate people!
We hope you enjoy today’s teaching! Click the link below to access the download for Session Two. https://drive.google.com/file/d/15TF0…
Face to Face Session #1
“We Reflect What We Behold”
Welcome to session one of Shift. In 2 Corinthians 3:18 we are told that we can behold God with unveiled face and be transformed into that same image from glory to glory! If we reflect what we behold then it is important to ask ourselves what we are beholding. Join us as we dig into this truth together.
We hope you enjoy today’s teaching! Click this link to access the download for Session One. https://drive.google.com/drive/folder…
Finding a Way to Forgive Series
This series is taught by Kelli Sanders and eventually became the foundation for the content of her book, Finding a Way to Forgive.
Episode #5 – Finding a Way to Forgive Pt. 4
“Grace to Forgive – My Personal Testimony”
If you’ve been hurt, abused, betrayed, disappointed, rejected, or abandoned – this word is for you! Sometimes forgiving others in situations like these can seem like an impossibility. The good news is that God never asks us to do anything that He hasn’t already equipped us to do. What seems impossible can quickly become very possible when the grace of God begins to move.
Let me share my personal testimony of how God empowered me to forgive in the midst of a shattered life.
Episode #4 – Finding a Way to Forgive Pt. 3
“Forgiving God and Forgiving Yourself”
Is God really in need of our forgiveness? The short answer is no; however, if we perceive that He has failed us, disappointed us or let us down in some way, it can damage our relationship with Him. If we believe He is the source of our pain, how can we ever go to Him for our healing? How can we move into a place of freedom?
In the same way, true freedom will only come when we can also forgive ourselves. Let’s look to the Word to learn what it has to say about this important truth.
Episode #3 – Finding a Way to Forgive Pt. 2
“Wrong Beliefs About Forgiveness”
Many times we have internal objections to forgiveness that keep us from extending it to others and walking in the freedom that forgiveness releases. In this session we will debunk six myths about forgiveness in order to empower you with a clear understanding about what forgiveness is and what it means. You’ll also be armed with the truth about what forgiveness is NOT.
I firmly believe by the end of this session choosing to forgive will be the obvious choice and the only choice. Knowing the truth will make you free!
Episode #2 – Finding a Way to Forgive Pt. 1
“A Willing Heart”
If you are human chances are you have had opportunity to be offended or hurt by another’s words or actions. Carrying the pain of those wounds – whether small or great – will inevitably have a negative effect on your life and in your relationships.
Most people know forgiveness is a necessary part of recovery, but how do we find it within ourselves to forgive someone who has hurt us?
In, Finding A Way to Forgive, I want to help you answer that question. Forgiveness is about your freedom. Stop living tight, bound, and guarded; defensive and limited. Let’s work through the pain to a place of peace.