Staying Centered in Life and Ministry

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Staying Centered in Life and Ministry

FromJonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast

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Apr 27, 2017

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Jonathan & Melissa share from their journey on what they have learned about staying centered in life, marriage, and ministry. For additional media and resources, go to jonathanhelser.com

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Apr 27, 2017

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Hear from the heart of Jonathan David and Melissa Helser. Songs, videos and teachings gathered from their journey.

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Engaging Hope in Seasons of Disappointment: God created and loves our humanity and emotions. In this message Melissa shares on the process of engaging hope during seasons of disappointment and grief. This message was recorded at WorshipU, an online school and annual gathering hosted by Bethel... by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
32 min listen
The Great Returning: A new message from Jonathan David Helser by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
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Abba’s Furious Love (pt. 3 of 3): Jonathan sharing on Abba’s Furious Love during the "18 Inch Journey". This is part three of a three-part podcast. by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
38 min listen
Wake Up This City: A moment of worship with Jonathan & Melissa in Winston-Salem NC by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
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Abba: I wrote this song from a prayer of Brennan Manning. The prayer is five simple words....Abba I belong to you. In two short days in an old warehouse in Asheboro NC, we learned to pray like we belong. by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
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Staying Centered in Life and Ministry: Jonathan & Melissa share from their journey on what they have learned about staying centered in life, marriage, and ministry. For additional media and resources, go to jonathanhelser.com by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
27 min listen
Melissa’s Story: Melissa's shares from her heart about her journey and her testimony of the Father's goodness in the wilderness and the promise land. by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
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Born for Greatness: Jonathan Helser speaks at Fire & Fragrance school in Kona Hawaii. by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
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Abba’s Furious Love (pt. 2 of 3): Jonathan sharing on Abba’s Furious Love during the "18 Inch Journey". This is part two of a three-part podcast. by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
30 min listen
The Power of Instead (Part 2): Part 2 of Graham Cooke's recent message at our 18 Inch Journey school, "The Power of Instead", an Isaiah 61 invitation to live in the "Instead's" that God has for our lives. www.jonathanhelser.com www.brilliantperspectives.com www.brillianttv.com by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
51 min listen
What is Prophetic Worship?: Jonathan Helser teaches on prophetic worship. by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
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Abba's Furious Love Intro (pt. 1 of 3): Jonathan reading an excerpt from "The Furious Longing of God" by Brennan Manning during the "18 Inch Journey". This is part one of a three-part podcast. by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
18 min listen
Brave Worship: A message from Jonathan captured at the 2012 Resound Conference in Boulder, Colorado. by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
47 min listen
Abba B sides: This is a raw and unmixed take of a spontaneous moment during the tracking of "Abba." Molly Skaggs on Piano, Jake Stevens on baritone electric with a violin bow in hand, Luke Skaggs on lap steel guitar and background vocals during intro and Jonathan by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
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Living from Sabbath: Jonathan shares on the power of rest and choosing to cultivate rhythms of Sabbath. For additional media and resources, go to jonathanhelser.com by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
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Marriage and Ministry: Jonathan and Melissa share their hearts about enjoying marriage and ministry by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
58 min listen
Fearless Worship: In this message, Jonathan Helser shares from his heart on the power of worship on the earth, songs of deliverance, and what it looks like to become a ‘Fearless Worshipper’. by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
33 min listen
Interview, Part 2: Common Questions about the 18 Inch Journey: In this episode, Cageless Birds Art Director, Justina Stevens, continues her conversation from last month with Jonathan and Melissa Helser, focusing on commonly asked questions about their school, the 18 Inch Journey. To learn more about the 18 Inch... by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
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Sustainability: In this episode, we are featuring a powerful talk on “Sustainability” that Melissa shared last year at the Heaven Come Conference in Los Angeles, California by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
43 min listen
Discovering the Father's Heart: The more heaven comes to earth, the more the earth looks like family. In this message, Jonathan shares on discovering the Father heart of God for his Kingdom family. www.jonathanhelser.com by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
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The Presence is Greater than the Pressure: Jonathan shares powerful stories and revelation on the Father's presence bringing rest from pressure in our lives. ***Next month we will be switching to 1 Podcast episode per month, released every first Thursday*** For more information on our... by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
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Your New Name: Jonathan shares on the power of knowing, and living from your new name. Recorded in Dubai at the end of 2016. For more information on our ministry, music, and other resources, go to www.jonathanhelser.com by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
40 min listen
The Power of Instead (Part 1): It’s our pleasure in this episode to introduce a dear friend of ours, Graham Cooke, as he shares a powerful message at our school, the 18 Inch Journey! This is an Isaiah 61 invitation for us to receive God's "Instead's" for our lives. Check out... by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
52 min listen
The Beauty of Family: Melissa shares from her heart about the beauty and joy of family. by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
22 min listen
From One Generation to the Next: In this episode, Jonathan shares from his own story his thoughts on the power of generations carrying the presence of God together, and passing on the blessing. by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
38 min listen
Fighting for True Connection: “There is a way to live above the storm — to stay connected to the Father, to the Person of Jesus, and to the beautiful friendship of the Holy Spirit. There’s a way to actually thrive in life, even when it’s crazy.” In this episode, Melissa... by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
44 min listen
Worship Moment: "Catch the Wind": Melissa leads a spontaneous worship moment after her song "Catch the Wind" at the Carolina Theatre in Greensboro, NC. by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
12 min listen
Rooted in Delight: Being rooted in what the Father thinks about us is as key element to living in delight. Melissa shares from her testimony and life experience on the Father's delight in this powerful message from WorshipU at Bethel Church in Redding, California. by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
32 min listen
The Power of Rest: "Burnout happens when our doing exceeds our being." In this message, Jonathan shares on the power of rest as a key for sustaining revival, and keeping our hearts and relationships healthy. This message was shared at Bethel Music Worship School in... by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
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Unlocking Your Identity: “One of the greatest battles over our identities is actually just becoming ourselves. But when we fix our eyes on the Author, and open up the book of our hearts in surrender, He begins to write His story in us.” In this message Jonathan shares on... by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast
30 min listen

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